The Adventures of an Economic Migrant

Anthony Edward Samuel Wade MBE one of three business partners that launched Dyke & Dryden, credited with establishing the black women’s hair industry in the UK, will be promoting his autobiography during Black History Month; an outstanding personal account of his rags-to-riches story.

“The Adventures of an Economic Migrant” tells the tale of Tony Wade and his close engagement with the black community that led to leadership roles, which over the years, was to grow the author into a rounded business personality.

The narrative of this book is electrifying and embodies a rich mix of heart warming cultural stories of island life in Montserrat from which he hailed – the discovery of his dual heritage (Irish and African) is intriguing as is his boyhood pursuits and ambitions.

A romantic at heart, the book also encompasses the stories of the three women with whom Tony Wade fell in love, and then, subsequently married all three – neatly woven into his autobiography.

The intriguing story of how he established the most successful black enterprise in 20th century Britain, building a multimillion pound company amid a time when it was difficult to obtain business financing, is nothing but awe inspiring.

The author’s success kindled the spirit of ‘enterprise’ which has touched the lives of the entire black community in Britain. Tony Wade has filled several senior positions in the wider society and carved out a place in the black social history of Britain.

While several publications attest to his legacy, perhaps nothing illuminates this in more graphic detail than his civic leadership of the redevelopment of the Stonebridge Housing Action Trust, which stands out as one of the most successful inner-city redevelopment community projects in the entire UK.

Former Prime Minister Mrs Margaret Thatcher referred to Tony Wade as “someone who is doing the country proud”. He was honoured in 1987 with an MBE for his contribution to employment as well as the ‘Lifetime Achievement in Business Award 2005’ at the Guildhall Hall London.

In addition to promoting his latest book during the month of October, Tony Wade will also be giving talks on issues facing the black community in the UK, the impact of black business in the UK and matters relating to diversity.

“The Adventures of an Economic Migrant” is now available by mail order from Central Books on 0845 458 9910 or log onto www.centralbooks.co.uk

To book Tony Wade for speaking opportunities contact Jessyca on 020 8555 2200 or e-mail [email protected]

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