
Motherwell : The moving memoir of growing up in 60s and 70s working class Scotland Paperback / softback
by Deborah Orr
Paperback / softback
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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKSHORTLISTED 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, iMOTHERWELL 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.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:304 pages
- Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
- Publication Date:05/01/2021
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- ISBN:9781474611466
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In Stock - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:304 pages
- Publisher:Orion Publishing Co
- Publication Date:05/01/2021
- Category:
- ISBN:9781474611466