Sixsmith, Martin
Philomena: The true story of a mother and the son she had to give away (film tie-in edition)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781447245223
- author:
- Sixsmith, Martin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Pan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 356
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 3 cm
- Genre:
- Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Philomena Lee's story is one of family secrets, love and loss. In 1952, she was sent to the convent at Roscrea in Ireland after falling pregnant as a teenager. She cared for her baby for three years before the Church took him away and sold him to America for adoption. This event had a profound impact on Philomena's life, leading her to spend the next fifty years secretly searching for her child. The search ultimately led to a reunion with her son, Michael Hess, who had grown up to be a successful lawyer and politician. However, their reunion was complicated by the fact that Michael was gay and had to conceal his sexuality in a homophobic environment. The story of Philomena and Michael's lives is a powerful exploration of the human cost of hypocrisy and the power of love to overcome even the most difficult circumstances. This is a moving and ultimately redemptive account of a mother and son whose lives were shaped by the secrets they were forced to keep.
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