Wild Game

Experience the gripping narrative of a daughter’s tumultuous relationship with her complex mother in this evocative memoir. Set against the backdrop of Cape Cod, this poignant tale illuminates the consequences of familial bonds and the chilling effects of complicity. As 14-year-old Adrienne becomes her mother's confidante in a scandalous affair, readers are drawn into a story filled with emotional depth and resilience. This captivating book explores the intricate nature of family dynamics, providing insights into love, loss, and personal growth. Through Adrienne's journey, we witness how deep-rooted family secrets can shape our identities and lead to life's profound challenges. Discover how one daughter navigates the fraught landscape of her mother's heart and her own, learning that true strength lies in defining oneself beyond parental expectations. This memoir is an essential read for those who seek to understand the ties that bind us and how we can break free from their constraints. Unravel the complexity of maternal love and its impact on personal journeys in this heartfelt account. Join countless readers who have found inspiration and solace in stories about resilience, family struggles, and the quest for self-discovery, making this memoir a must-have for your collection.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781784742577
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2020
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 256


Description:
A daughter's tale of living in the thrall of her magnetic, complicated mother, and the chilling consequences of her complicity

Every time I fail to become more like my mother, I become more like me.

On a hot August night on Cape Cod, when Adrienne was 14, her mother Malabar woke her at midnight with five simple words that would set the course of both of their lives for years to come- Ben Souther just kissed me.

Adrienne instantly became her mother's confidante and helpmate, blossoming in the sudden light of her attention; from then on, Malabar came to rely on her daughter to help orchestrate what would become an epic affair with her husband's closest friend. The affair would have calamitous consequences for everyone involved, impacting Adrienne's life in profound ways, driving her into a doomed marriage of her own, and then into a deep depression. Only years later will she find the strength to embrace her life -- and her mother -- on her own terms.

This is a book about how the people close to us can break our hearts simply because they have access to them. It's about the lies we tell in order to justify the choices we make. It's about mothers and daughters and the nature of family. And ultimately, it's a story of resilience, a reminder that we need not be the parents our parents were to us; that moving forward is possible.

'Not since The Glass Castle has a memoir conveyed such a complex family bond, in which love, devotion, and corrosive secrets are inextricably linked' J. Courtney Sullivan

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