Boy, Lost: A Family Memoir

Discover 'Boy, Lost: A Family Memoir,' an evocative narrative by Kristina Olsson that explores the harrowing journey of loss and recovery. This poignant memoir recounts the deeply emotional saga of Yvonne, who tragically lost her infant son, Peter, in 1950. As she boarded a train, the young mother faced unimaginable fear and heartache, marking the beginning of a nearly forty-year separation from her son. This compelling family story delves into the impact of grief, resilience, and the themes of motherhood and survival. Through gripping prose, Olsson illuminates her mother’s struggle against the backdrop of a tumultuous marriage, while simultaneously recounting her own experience growing up in the shadows of this loss. ‘Boy, Lost’ beautifully illustrates how the absence of Peter shaped the lives of Yvonne and her family, creating a reflective lens on memory, trauma, and reconciliation. Join Kristina on a heartfelt journey as she uncovers the threads of her family's history, threading inner strength amidst loss. Perfect for readers interested in memoirs, family stories, and books about loss and recovery, this memoir offers a profound understanding of familial bonds and the enduring power of love and faith. Experience the emotional depth of 'Boy, Lost' today!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780702249532
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2013
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Pages: 264


Description:
Kristina Olsson's mother lost her infant son, Peter, when he was snatched from her arms as she boarded a train in the hot summer of 1950. Yvonne was young and frightened, trying to escape a brutal marriage, but despite the violence and cruelty she'd endured, she was not prepared for this final blow, this breathtaking punishment. Yvonne would not see her son again for nearly forty years. Kristina was the first child of her mother's subsequent, much gentler marriage and, like her siblings, grew up unaware of the reasons behind her mother's sorrow, though Peter's absence resounded through the family, marking each one. Yvonne dreamt of her son by day and by night, while Peter grew up a thousand miles and a lifetime away, dreaming of his missing mother. Boy, Lost tells how their lives proceeded from that shattering moment, the grief and shame that stalked them, what they lost and what they salvaged. But it is also the story of a family, the cascade of grief and guilt through generations, and the endurance of memory and faith

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