Life in an Air-Conditioned Hell
Michael Bantu-Khoe
Ever felt invisible in your own home? Try being number six of twelve.
In Life in an Air-Conditioned Hell, a Black British coming-of-age memoir, Michael Bantu-Khoe, rooted in both Bantu and Khoe heritage, opens the door to a big, boisterous African...
Location:
United States
Description:
Ever felt invisible in your own home? Try being number six of twelve. In Life in an Air-Conditioned Hell, a Black British coming-of-age memoir, Michael Bantu-Khoe, rooted in both Bantu and Khoe heritage, opens the door to a big, boisterous African household and the humour, heartbreak, and grit it takes to be the middle child who refuses to disappear. From hand-me-down dramas to dinner-table diplomacy, Michael captures the chaos and warmth of growing up as the sixth-born in a family of twelve. These sharply drawn, laugh-then-think stories explore identity, belonging, and the strange gift of being overlooked: when no one expects much, you learn to surprise everyone—including yourself. Inside, you’ll find: Perfect for readers of Born a Crime and My Name Is Why who love voice-driven memoirs about culture, identity, and resilience. Dive in for the humour, stay for the heart, and maybe find a piece of your own story along the way. Duration - 5h 37m. Author - Michael Bantu-Khoe. Narrator - Michael Bantu-Khoe. Published Date - Friday, 13 January 2023.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:29
Chapter 1: The Woman Who Inspires Me
Duration:00:10:36
Chapter 2: The Twelve Disciples
Duration:00:26:30
Chapter 3: Home Is Where The Heart Is
Duration:00:14:01
Chapter 4: X. Y. Z - Examine Your Zip
Duration:00:22:43
Chapter 5: Twelve Kids In A Two Bed Bungalow
Duration:00:20:16
Chapter 6: A Poor Start Rich Ending
Duration:00:28:08
Chapter 7: Sayonara, I'm Off To University
Duration:00:22:59
Chapter 8: The Reasons Why I Hate Pranks
Duration:00:14:58
Chapter 9: Not All Wounds Are Visible
Duration:00:22:40
Chapter 10: From The Latin Word Humus
Duration:00:28:47
Chapter 11: If You Don't Laugh You'll Cry
Duration:00:27:18
Chapter 12: Don't You Laugh It's Not Funny
Duration:00:22:56
Chapter 13: Take A Walk In My Shoes
Duration:00:34:48
Chapter 14: Not For The Faint Hearted
Duration:00:28:53
Chapter 15: The Roots Of Discord
Duration:00:11:15
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:32