Book Reviews
Scottish actor Cumming struggles to reconcile with his troubled past in this moving, if oddly structured, memoir. Alternating between three time periods—"Then," "Now," and a span of several months in 2010—Cumming recounts his life...under the brutal reign of his abusive father.... [This is] a case where the journey is more important than the destination.
Publishers Weekly
[A]n insightful, relentless examination of Cumming's hardships, alongside keen observations about the continuing effect of abuse on his life. A moving read that fans of the man and of memoirs won't want to put down. —Ashleigh Williams, School Library Journal
Library Journal
Instead of writing a showbiz memoir with stories of his eclectic career, Cumming...anchors his book with his discovery of the truth about his grandfather's premature death (at age 35) and a recognition of the "dual family narrative" of shame and secrecy..... A raw, revealing memoir from a courageous actor and writer.
Kirkus Reviews
Not My Father's Son (Cumming) - Book Reviews
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