Im six years old and having a life crisis. Are you my mummy? is the question I could never ask because I love both my mothers equally: Tyna, the tiny one and Bigga, who is bigger. I havent got a daddy either, and it seems rude to ask. This is a sharp and entertaining true story, beginning in war-torn London, of how the author navigated her way through family passions and oddities, secrets and multiple identities. On the way she encounters a Christmas pudding sent annually care of the Bank of Scotland; sitting on a Tutors cat during a Cambridge University interview; running the family corner shop as a school girl; discovering a cache of beautiful postcards from all over Europe; and the seaside wedding of one of her mothers. One of my mothers is has yet another stroke. Im by her side when the consultant points to a scar on her belly and asks her what it is. Silently she raises her hand and gestures towards me. A Caesarean section all those years ago. I am her daughter. We never speak of it. After Bigga and Tyna died, I begin a paper trail to find news of my father. One morning I walk across Westminster Bridge to meet a half-sister. I have been an only child for 50 years. Over lunch I discover that I am the sixth of seven siblings born to four women - and I have a famous Swiss grandfather. The book ends by tackling some questions Im often asked, such as: Were your mothers lesbians? Does a child need a father? Is the past good for you? Do therapists help?

The Rebel of the School by L. T. Meade is a captivating novel set in a boarding school, focusing on the adventures and misadventures of Avice, a spirited and independent-minded student. Through Avice's rebellious nature and her interactions with fellow students and teachers, the book explores themes of friendship, identity, and the pursuit of personal freedom. Key Points: Meade's novel offers a vivid portrayal of life in a boarding school and the challenges faced by students as they navigate academic pressures, social hierarchies, and societal expectations. Avice's character embodies the spirit of defiance against conformity, making her relatable to readers who have experienced the struggles of adolescence. The book delves into the complexities of friendship and loyalty, as Avice forms alliances with like-minded individuals and confronts conflicts within her peer group. It highlights the power of genuine connections and the importance of staying true to oneself, even in the face of societal pressures. The Rebel of the School is a reflection of L. T. Meade's talent for storytelling and her ability to create relatable and compelling characters. Through Avice's journey, Meade encourages readers to embrace their individuality, challenge the status quo, and find their voice in a world that often imposes limitations.

An autobiographical novel of race and class by one of the leading Black writers of the 20th century

Kristof's postmodern saga begins with The Notebook, in which the brothers are children, lost in a country torn apart by conflict, who must learn every trick of evil and cruelty merely to survive.