Not My Father’s Son
by Alan Cumming
Not My Father's Son by Alan Cumming holds a highly rated rating of 4.00 out of 5, based on 11.4K reader ratings. First published in 2014. The book spans 292 pages.
About Not My Father's Son
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 grandfather's 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, Alan's 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 Alan's 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 Father's Son is a powerful story of embracing the best aspects of the past and triumphantly pushing the darkness aside.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Alan Cumming |
| Published | 2014 |
| Pages | 292 |
| Genres | Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, History, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.00 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,436 |
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What genre is Not My Father's Son?
Not My Father's Son is categorized as Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, History. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is Not My Father's Son worth reading?
Based on 11.4K reader ratings, Not My Father's Son has an average score of 4.00 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Not My Father's Son?
Not My Father's Son has 292 pages.
Who wrote Not My Father's Son?
Not My Father's Son was written by Alan Cumming. It was first published in 2014.
What is the ISBN for Not My Father's Son?
The ISBN-13 for Not My Father's Son is 9780062225080.0.
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