Siddy is an Anglo-Indian raised in a white family a stone's throw from 'The Frontline' in the black capital of Europe, Brixton.
That part of south London was the Eighties battleground for two major riots, which shaped race relations in Britain for a generation.
The atmosphere created by an abusive police force and an alienated, poverty-stricken population drew comparisons to occupied west Belfast.
Siddy tells tales of growing up in that tough environment, which was normal.
White Falcon Publishing Melting pothead: stories of an anglo-indian raised on brixton's frontline, paperback/siddy shivdasani
