Not My Father's Son: A Memoir by Alan Cumming (English) Paperback Book

Description: Not My Father's Son by Alan Cumming In his unique and engaging voice, the acclaimed actor of stage and screen shares the emotional story of his complicated relationship with his father and the deeply buried family secrets that shaped his life and career. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Equal parts memoir, whodunnit, and manual for living . . . a beautifully written, honest look at the forces of blood and bone that make us who we are, and how we make ourselves." --Neil GaimanIn his unique and engaging voice, the acclaimed actor of stage and screen shares the emotional story of his complicated relationship with his father and the deeply buried family secrets that shaped his life and career.A beloved star of stage, television, and film--"one of the most fun people in show business" (Time magazine)--Alan Cumming is a successful artist whose diversity and fearlessness is unparalleled. His success masks a painful childhood growing up under the heavy rule of an emotionally and physically abusive father--a relationship that tormented him long into adulthood.When television producers in the UK approached him to appear on a popular celebrity genealogy show in 2010, Alan enthusiastically agreed. He hoped the show would solve a family mystery involving his maternal grandfather, a celebrated WWII hero who disappeared in the Far East. But as the truth of his family ancestors revealed itself, Alan learned far more than he bargained for about himself, his past, and his own father.With ribald humor, wit, and incredible insight, Alan seamlessly moves back and forth in time, integrating stories from his childhood in Scotland and his experiences today as a film, television, and theater star. At times suspenseful, deeply moving, and wickedly funny, Not My Fathers Son will make readers laugh even as it breaks their hearts. Back Cover Dark, painful memories can be put away to be forgotten. Until one day they all flood back in horrible detail. When television producers approached Alan Cumming to appear on a popular celebrity genealogy show, he hoped to solve the mystery of his maternal grandfathers disappearance that had long cast a shadow over his family. But this was not the only mystery laid before Alan. Alan grew up in the grip of a man who held his family hostage, someone who meted out violence with a frightening ease, who waged a silent war with himself that sometimes spilled over onto everyone around him. That man was Alex Cumming, Alans father, whom Alan had not seen or spoken to for more than a decade when he reconnected just before filming for Who Do You Think You Are? began. He had a secret he had to share, one that would shock his son to his very core and set into motion a journey that would change Alans life forever. With ribald humor, wit, and incredible insight, Alan seamlessly moves back and forth in time, integrating stories from his childhood in Scotland and his experiences today as the celebrated actor of film, television, and stage. At times suspenseful, at times deeply moving, but always incredibly brave and honest, Not My Fathers Son is a powerful story of embracing the best aspects of the past and triumphantly pushing the darkness aside. Author Biography Alan Cummings many awards for his stage and screen work include the Tony, Olivier, BAFTA, and Emmy. He is the author of two childrens books, a book of photographs and stories, a novel and the #1 New York Times bestselling memoir Not My Fathers Son. He is a podcaster (Alan Cummings Shelves) and an amateur barman (NYCs Club Cumming). Find out more at alancumming.com, @alancumming on Twitter, and @alancummingsnaps on Instagram. Review Alan Cummings moving memoir NOT MY FATHERS SON is a beautiful book--sad, funny, haunting, surprising, suspenseful, gut-wrenching, endearing. It will linger inside of you long after you turn the final page. -- Harlan Coben, author of New York Times bestsellers Missing You and Six Years"Equal parts memoir, whodunnit, and manual for living, NOT MY FATHERS SON is a beautifully written, honest look at the forces of blood and bone that make us what we are, and how we make ourselves. I was completely sucked in." -- Neil Gaiman, author of American Gods and Ocean at the End of the Lane Review Quote "Equal parts memoir, whodunnit, and manual for living, NOT MY FATHERS SON is a beautifully written, honest look at the forces of blood and bone that make us what we are, and how we make ourselves. I was completely sucked in." Details ISBN0062225073 Author Alan Cumming Short Title NOT MY FATHERS SON Pages 304 Language English ISBN-10 0062225073 ISBN-13 9780062225078 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 792.028092 Residence US Birth 1965 Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-05-05 Subtitle A Memoir Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified Audience General UK Release Date 2015-05-05 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2015-05-05 Imprint US Dey Street Books Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:93907367;

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