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Mother's Boy

Gale, Patrick

  6 Reviews

With the early death of his father, it is no surprise that Charles should share a deep bond with his mother. From his childhood in a small parochial town, to his stint in the Royal Navy in WWII as a coder, Laura is there in the background, devoted and supportive. She is well aware of the delicate path Charles must tread with his poetic leanings and clandestine relationships.

Spanning both the first and second world wars and loosely based on the life of Cornish poet, Charles Causley, this is a captivating story sensitively and beautifully told.

Pages
395
Year
2022

Reviews

HAMIL 004
03-10-2024
The whole group very much enjoyed this book and the simple language and storytelling. Some of us felt the title - 'Mother's Boy' was rather derogatory - as he was also very independent. We watched a couple of his poems on YouTube.
PICT 001
28-08-2024
Largely positive reaction, engendering much discussion and debate.
NELS 075
15-01-2024
A gentle and insightful read - well received by all.
CHCH 125
30-10-2023
Some thought it not so interesting or well developed, but later on realising it was a work of fiction based on a real person helped to explain it.
TAUR 023
26-09-2023
We all enjoyed it. A 'gentle read'. Not too challenging.
DUNED 113
23-03-2023
All enjoyed this one.