204 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781907970658
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Daunt Books
Publication date: 01 April 1987
Description
In this deeply etched and haunting memoir, Vivian Gornick tells the story of her lifelong battle with her mother for independence. There have been numerous books about mother and daughter, but none has dealt with this closest of filial relations a...
Community Reviews Summary of 366 reviews
Moods
emotional 79%
funny 30%
sad 26%
challenging 24%
inspiring 24%
tense 24%
dark 18%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 11%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Sexual harassmentModerate
Sexual contentMinor
Sexism, Antisemitism
204 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781907970658
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Daunt Books
Publication date: 01 April 1987
Description
In this deeply etched and haunting memoir, Vivian Gornick tells the story of her lifelong battle with her mother for independence. There have been numerous books about mother and daughter, but none has dealt with this closest of filial relations a...
Community Reviews Summary of 366 reviews
Moods
emotional 79%
funny 30%
sad 26%
challenging 24%
inspiring 24%
tense 24%
dark 18%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 3%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 19%
fast 11%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexual assault, Sexual harassmentModerate
Sexual contentMinor
Sexism, Antisemitism