Byrne, Arabella
In the Blood: On Mothers, Daughters and Addiction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008648435
- author:
- Byrne, Arabella
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- HQ
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 24 x 15.9 x 3 centimetres (0.50
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
In the Blood is a deeply personal and unflinching exploration of addiction, family, and the complexities of mother-daughter relationships. Written in two voices, those of a mother and daughter struggling with the same disease, this memoir offers a stark and often darkly humorous look at the ways in which addiction can shape and destroy families across generations. Through their stories, Julia and Arabella confront the challenges of writing honestly about those we love, while navigating the blurred boundaries of fact and memory. The result is a powerful and thought-provoking account of women who have grown up in the shadows of addiction, and are now navigating their way out of darkness. This book is a raw and honest portrayal of the impact of addiction on families, and the difficult process of recovery and healing that follows.