Gebler, Carlo
Father and I
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349112930
- author:
- Gebler, Carlo
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Abacus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 405
- Dimensions:
- 127mm X 197mm
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Father & I: A Memoir by Carlo Gébler is a poignant and deeply personal account of a complex family relationship. Born into a tumultuous home, Carlo Gebler's early life was marked by neglect and abuse, yet also by the love and dedication of his mother, Edna O'Brien. As Carlo recounts his journey to understand his father, Ernest, he uncovers a web of hurt and resentment that spans nearly a century. Through diaries and personal reflections, Gebler sheds light on the struggles of his family's past, including poverty, abandonment, and the consequences of war-torn politics. This is a story of love, forgiveness, and healing, as Carlo comes to terms with his complicated heritage. Through its pages, Father & I: A Memoir offers a powerful exploration of the human experience, one that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.