Deborah Orr
Motherwell: The moving memoir of growing up in 60s and 70s working class Scotland
Motherwell: The moving memoir of growing up in 60s and 70s working class Scotland
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MOTHERWELL is a sharp, candid, and often humorous memoir about the long shadow that can be cast when the core relationship in your life compromises every effort you make to become an individual. It is about what we inherit - the good and the bad - and how a deeper understanding of the place and people you have come from can bring you towards redemption.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 05 January 2021
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
The Sunday Times Bestseller
BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week
Shortlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize
A fitting legacy left by a blazing talent
Observer
A masterpiece
Andrew O Hagan, Guardian
Completely amazing
Lucy Mangan, Stylist
A modern classic
Daily Mail
Raw, compelling, wise, and tender
Dolly Alderton
Outstanding
Jenny Colgan, Spectator
Razor-sharp, fearless, and wonderful
Adam Kay
Personal, political, and blazing with truth
Melissa Harrison
Crammed with wit and intelligence
Financial Times
Deeply tender and very funny
Kathy Burke
Full of glinting pain, brilliant one liners, and utter clarity
Suzanne Moore
[Orr s] masterpiece
Evening Standard
Intense and moving
Red
Remarkable
Val McDermid, i
MOTHERWELL is a sharp, candid, and often humorous memoir about the long shadow that can be cast when the core relationship in your life compromises every effort you make to become an individual.
It is about what we inherit - the good and the very bad - and how a deeper understanding of the place and people you have come from can bring you towards redemption.
The book delves into the complexities of family dynamics, exploring the ways in which our upbringing shapes us and the relationships we form with others.
Through her personal journey, [Orr] offers insights and wisdom that resonate with readers, providing a roadmap for navigating the challenges of personal growth and finding solace in the complexities of our past.
MOTHERWELL is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature to shed light on the human experience.
Whether you are seeking a poignant reflection on family relationships or a thought-provoking exploration of identity, this book is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the power of words and the beauty of storytelling.
Weight: 268g
Dimension: 129 x 196 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781474611466
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