From the Bookshelf of 2016 Reading Challenge Group

Not My Father's Son
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Start date
January 3, 2016
Finish date
January 9, 2016
Discussion
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Why we're reading this
Love Alan Cumming, and am intrigued by his description of his relationship with his father.

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What Members Thought

MaryAnn
Jan 03, 2016 rated it really liked it
I found this a very fast and engaging read and I learned a lot about childhood abuse and how it impacts the adults those children become. Loved how clearly his personality and zest for life came through his words.
Lisa
I gave this book 4 stars but it's actually somewhere between a 3.5 and 3.75. I really enjoyed it but wasn't blown away by it. I remember seeing Alan Cumming in Circle of Friends for the first time and thinking that he was a brilliant actor. Although I haven't followed his career actively, I've always enjoyed him in everything I've seen him in. I'm American and so I didn't know much about his past and I don't follow tabloids so much of what is in this book was a surprise. While the abuse was trag ...more
MaryAnn
Jan 02, 2016 rated it really liked it  ·  review of another edition
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Jul 05, 2024 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
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Feb 21, 2018 rated it it was amazing
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Dec 06, 2014 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
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