About the Book
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.
...the scariest thing about abuse of any shape or form, is, in my opinion, not the abuse itself, but that if it continues it can begin to feel commonplace and eventually acceptable.
Review
I’m just going to say this now, to get it out of the way. I absolutely love the Scottish accent. It is my favorite. I am not ashamed! That’s part of the reason I needed this book. And the audio. Also because I both enjoy and respect the author, Alan Cumming. And, just in case I needed another excuse, it’s PRIDE MONTH and he’s bisexual, so I really would have been doing myself a disservice by NOT buying it. I am welcome.
This book started after Alan Cumming filmed his episode of Who Do You Think You Are, which I absolutely watched after finishing reading this. Because obviously is why.
There’s so much from reading this that made me both sad and boosted my respect for this man. He’s been through a lot, but he made it past these ordeals and became the man that he is. And I love him more than I already did. I am also incredibly grateful for him standing up for mental illness, despite the stigma that is still associated with it.
I highly recommend listening to the audiobook, because he reads it and he’s fabulous.
Read this immediately! And then message me, so we can discuss it.