Kid Gloves: A Voyage Round My Father

Name: Kid Gloves: A Voyage Round My Father
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Book Synopsis: NEW STATESMAN, TELEGRAPH, TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT AND GUARDIAN BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2015When his widowed father - once a high court judge and always a formidable figure - drifted into vagueness if not dementia, the writer Adam Mars-Jones took responsibility for his care. Intimately trapped in the London flat where the family had always lived, the two men entered an oblique new stage in their relationship.

In the aftermath of an unlooked-for intimacy, Mars-Jones has written a book devoted to particular emotions and events. Kid Gloves is a highly entertaining book about (among other things) families, the legal profession, and the vexed question of Welsh identity. It is necessarily also a book about the writer himself - and the implausible, long-delayed moment, some years before, when he told his sexually conservative father about his own orientation, taking the homophobic bull by the horns. The supporting cast includes Ian Fleming, the Moors Murderers, Jacqueline Bisset and Gilbert O'Sullivan, the singer-songwriter whose trademark look kept long shorts from their rightful place on the fashion pages for so many years.

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Experience the emotional rollercoaster of family dynamics, legal intricacies, and personal revelations in Kid Gloves: A Voyage Round My Father. This captivating book by Adam Mars-Jones has been lauded as one of the top picks by acclaimed publications like NEW STATESMAN, TELEGRAPH, TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT, and GUARDIAN BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2015. Dive into the deep complexities of relationships and identity as the author navigates through uncharted territories with his father.

Embark on a journey of love, duty, and self-discovery with Kid Gloves. This compelling narrative delves into the intimate struggles faced by a son caring for his ailing father, once a prominent high court judge. The story unfolds within the confines of their London flat, painting a poignant picture of the evolving rapport between the two men. Join them through laughter, tears, and unexpected revelations in this beautifully written exploration of compassion and connection.

Delve into the heartwarming tale of acceptance and courage with Kid Gloves: A Voyage Round My Father. Witness the touching moments of vulnerability and strength as the author shares his personal journey of coming out to his traditional father. With a unique blend of wit and wisdom, this book weaves together themes of family dynamics, legal complexities, and the eternal quest for self-identity.

Ready to embark on an unforgettable literary odyssey? Grab your copy of Kid Gloves today and immerse yourself in a narrative that has captured the hearts of readers worldwide. Join Adam Mars-Jones on a poignant exploration of love, loss, and resilience that will leave you enlightened and inspired. Order now and let the profound storytelling in Kid Gloves touch your soul.

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