Adrienne Brodeur
Wild Game: My Mother, Her Lover and Me
Wild Game: My Mother, Her Lover and Me
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A daughter's story of living in her mother's thrall and the chilling consequences of her complicity. The book explores the complex family bond between mothers and daughters, love, devotion, and corrosive secrets, and resilience.
Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 16 January 2020
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
On a scorching August night on Cape Cod, when Adrienne was just fourteen years old, her mother Malabar abruptly awakened her with a mere five words that would forever alter the trajectory of both their lives. "Ben Souther just kissed me," Malabar whispered, her voice filled with a mixture of excitement and trepidation.
In that instant, Adrienne became her mother's confidante and trusted ally, her life blossoming under the sudden spotlight of her mother's attention. From that day forward, Malabar relied heavily on her daughter to help orchestrate what would eventually unfold into an epic affair with her husband's closest friend. The affair, though, would have far-reaching and devastating consequences for everyone involved, leaving a lasting impact on Adrienne's life. It would lead her into a tragic marriage of her own, and eventually into a deep depression.
It wasn't until years later that Adrienne would find the courage to embrace her life and her mother on her own terms. This is a book about how the people closest to us can break our hearts, simply because they have access to them. It explores the lies we tell ourselves to justify the choices we make, delving into the complex relationship between mothers and daughters and the intricacies of family dynamics.
At its core, this memoir is a story of resilience, a testament to the fact that we do not have to become the parents our parents were to us. It serves as a reminder that moving forward is possible, that we can break free from the chains of our past and create a life that is true to our own desires and aspirations.
Since The Glass Castle, there has been no other memoir that has so intricately captured the complex bond between a mother and a daughter, where love, devotion, and corrosive secrets intertwine in a way that is both captivating and heart-wrenching. J. Courtney Sullivan's writing is masterful, her prose vivid and evocative, drawing the reader into the emotional depths of Adrienne's journey.
This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with the complexities of family relationships, or for those who simply seek to understand the human condition more deeply. It is a testament to the power of resilience, and a reminder that even in the face of adversity, we have the capacity to heal, grow, and create a life that is rich and fulfilling.
Weight: 368g
Dimension: 224 x 143 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784742577
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