Motion, Andrew
In the Blood
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571228041
- author:
- Motion, Andrew
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber & Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 125mm X 195mm
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
In the Blood: A Memoir of My Childhood by Andrew Motion is a poignant and deeply moving portrait of the bond between a mother and her son. Written from a teenage child's point of view, this memoir captures the pathos and puzzlement of childhood with great clarity of expression and freshness of memory. The book recounts a complex and often troubled childhood, marked by a profound love of nature, a passion for books and writing, and a deeply affecting relationship between the author and his mother. By turns funny, heartbreaking and elegiac, Motion's memoir is a powerful exploration of the human experience. A deeply moving and thought-provoking read, In the Blood is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in coming-of-age stories or memoirs that explore the complexities of family relationships.
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