Things I Have Withheld audiobook by Kei Miller
Things I Have Withheld is an unabridged audiobook by Kei Miller, narrated by the author. Its essays explore silence, discrimination, inherited histories and everyday racism through personal encounters, letters and cultural references.
At a glance
- Essays consider how silence shapes experiences of discrimination and the risks involved in speaking difficult truths.
- Topics include racism and prejudice, family secrets, Carnival, aesthetics and changing relationships to privilege and victimhood.
- The author also narrates this unabridged audio edition.
Reference price: £12.84
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros
- Author narration offers a direct reading of Kei Miller’s own essay collection.
- A 7-hour-and-26-minute unabridged edition presents the full audiobook rather than an abridged selection.
- The collection draws on varied forms and subjects, including letters, personal encounters and cultural history.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Edition | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 7 hours and 26 minutes |
| Narrator | Kei Miller |
| Author | Kei Miller |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Canongate Books |
| Publication date | 7 May 2021 |
| Language | English |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in essays about racism, discrimination, silence and inherited history.
- Readers of Kei Miller seeking an author-narrated audio edition.
- Listeners comfortable with reflective nonfiction and discussions of prejudice and privilege.
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Frequently asked questions
Who wrote and narrates Things I Have Withheld?
Kei Miller is both the author and narrator of this audiobook.
Is this audiobook abridged?
The listing identifies it as unabridged.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 7 hours and 26 minutes.
What subjects does the collection explore?
The listing describes essays on silence, discrimination, everyday racism, inherited histories and shifting experiences of privilege and victimhood.
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