Wills, Clair
Missing Persons, Or My Grandmother's Secrets
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241640951
- author:
- Wills, Clair
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Allen Lane
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 22.2 x 13.8 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Hardcover, 208 pages, published 2024. Clair Wills' search for her missing cousin Mary takes her across archives and nations in pursuit of a family secret. Her uncle's decision to leave his lover Lily pregnant and their child behind has left a lasting impact on generations of women. The story of the Bessborough Mother and Baby Home, where many such families were sent, is one of ordinary tragedy. Wills' investigation uncovers the complexities of a society that tacitly accepted the abandonment of unmarried mothers and their children. Her own grandmother's role in this history raises questions about how individuals live with themselves when confronted with uncomfortable truths. The result is a nuanced exploration of family secrets, social history, and personal identity.
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