The Autobiography of My Mother

Xuela Claudette Richardson's The Autobiography of My Mother is a powerful statement of Afro-Caribbean women's struggle for identity and independence against sexism and colonialism. It recalls the last seventy years of her life, beginning with her birth and the death of her mother.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Xuela Claudette Richardson vividly recalls the past seventy years of her life, beginning with her birth and the tragic loss of her mother. Her recollections encompass the lonely and unsettled existence that followed the trauma of her arrival, including her distant father's decision to send her away to another household, her passionate affair with the stevedore Roland, who fulfilled her sexually but not intellectually, and her marriage to her husband, who provided her with status and a wealthy lifestyle but whom she was unable to love. The Autobiography of My Mother, a poetic and unsettling work, is one of Kincaid's most powerful expressions of the struggle for identity and independence by Afro-Caribbean women against the backdrop of sexism and colonialism. Part of the Picador Collection, a new series showcasing the finest contemporary literature, this remarkable memoir offers a profound exploration of the human experience.

Weight: 152g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529076752