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Not My Father's Son: A Memoir

Auteur(s): Alan Cumming
Narrateur(s): Alan Cumming
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Audie Award, Autobiography/Memoir, 2015

Dark, painful memories can be like a cage. Or, in the case of Alan Cumming, they can be packed away in a box, stuck in the attic to be forgotten. Until one day the box explodes and all the memories flood back in horrible detail. Alan Cumming 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.

When television producers approached Alan to appear on a popular celebrity genealogy show in 2010, he enthusiastically agreed. He hoped to solve a mystery that had long cast a shadow over his family. His maternal grandfather, Tommy Darling, had disappeared into the Far East after WWII. Alan's mother knew very little about him - he had been a courier, carrying information between battalions on his motorbike. The last time she saw her father, Alan's mother was eight years old. When she was 13, the family was informed that he had died by his own hand, an accidental shooting.

But this was not the only mystery laid before Alan's feet. His father, whom Alan had not seen or spoken to for more than a decade, 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.

©2014 Alan Cumming (P)2014 HarperCollins Publishers
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Great easy listen! Alan’s sense of humour, love of his mother and clear story telling lets you imagine along with him. The scottish accent didnt hurt either.

Loved this book!

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Once the story began I didn't want to stop listening. The bravery and courage it took to tell such an unimaginable story will help so many others. You are an inspiration, thank you.

Excellent!!

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I absolutely loved this book. As someone who struggles with her relationship with her Father, I did at times found it re-traumatizing. I could relate to a lot of the moments he very clearly described. That being said, I couldn't stop listening! He really helped me through the difficult feelings I was going through. If you're looking for complete heartbreak to a complete triumph, this book is for you. I wholeheartedly recommend this book.

Wow!

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The author shares his thoughtful journey and impact analysis of growing up with an abusive father. The reading is brilliant and touching, showcasing his talent in expressive arts. Insights grow along with his age and cumulate to a healthy understanding and acceptance. His ability to hold onto the love that was consistently shared between his brother and mother reinforce hope of the buffering effect families can provide when trauma is incurred. A lovely and engaging story. Note, I listened to this without knowing the magnitude of Alan Cumming's fame.

Sensitive and raw account

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I love that Alan narrates his own books! He has a great voice and a great story to share.

Loved it!

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Three days is all it took to finish. I just couldn't stop listening. Both heartbreaking, and heartwarming... Bravo Mr Cumming. thank you for putting yourself, and your less than Hollywood story, into the world.

three days

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thank you for sharing your story. It was Tastefully done and very moving. especially like that you narrated at yourself.

thank you for sharing

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Wow. The stark yet ultimately forgiving message of this memoir stopped me in my tracks more than once.

I laughed, I shed tears

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What a gripping, well-told life story. I’ve always enjoyed his acting, but, as is to be expected, we never really know what happens behind closed doors . I can relate to a great deal of his upbringing and with the DNA experience. I am so glad this was my first audible book....makes me want more.

More enjoyable than I could have imagined

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Deep, heartfelt, and emotional. An incredible story narrated beautifully by the author themself. Thank you, Alan for this vulnerable story.

Spectacular.

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