Two Sisters

Blake Morrison's Two Sisters is a tender, vivid, and achingly sad memoir that publishes on the 30th anniversary of his groundbreaking book And When Did You Last See Your Father? It explores the guilt and shame of addiction and provides a testament to the common struggle.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 01 February 2024
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Two Sisters, a tender, vivid, and achingly sad memoir, is being published on the 30th anniversary of Blake Morrison's groundbreaking book And When Did You Last See Your Father? This remarkable work forged the way for a new genre of confessional memoirs.

In the aftermath of losing his sister and half-sister in recent years, Blake Morrison delves into the depths of his grief and explores the complex dynamics of sibling relationships in history and literature. Two Sisters serves as a poignant and heart-breaking exploration of these relationships, with both Gill, Blake's sister, and Josie, his half-sister, as central characters.

Blake's journey back to their childhood is a search for the origins of Gill's later difficulties, and in doing so, he unearths the story behind Josie. The book is a testament to the common struggle of addiction within families, as Blake deals with the guilt and shame that accompanies this struggle. He is unflinching in his portrayal of these emotions, providing a powerful and insightful account of the complex forces that shape our lives.

Two Sisters is an extraordinary memoir from the chronicler of human frailty, Blake Morrison. It offers a profound reflection on loss, addiction, and the complexities of family relationships. With its vivid prose and emotional depth, this book is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with these issues.

Weight: 202g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008510565