Mary Palmer's attempt to find emotional security through her relationships despite a lack of parental, and in particular, paternal love through one unhappy relationship and her descent into prostitution. An insight into sexual relationships of ordinary and extraordinary families which could be too close for comfort. Her story is spiced with compassion,humour and forgiveness.
Excerpt
One photograph caught her attention. Three figures: her dad smiling straight at the camera, the slight figure of Ruth next to him with wind-blown fair hair and a serious look, and then Vera next to her, looking at her sister with a frown. Just that. Looking at her sister with a frown. For some reason Mary felt this was significant, that it went beyond normal sibling rivalry. That it had something to do with her father. She shivered......
Professional Reviews
I liked this book so much I read it in one sitting,
Association of Esoteric writers wrote....My Father's Child is a fascinating look at one woman's attempt to find emotional security through her relationships - and how lack of parental, and in particular, paternal love affect her personal growth. I enjoyed the story - so much I read in one sitting! The author successfully engages the reader's empathy for her characters..... perhaps a re-print may come out in paperback format. I hope so.
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