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Almost a Family
A Memoir
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- 384 pages
- Reading time
- 14 hours
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The memoir delves into the author's quest to uncover the true identity of his father, a war correspondent who died in WWII, as shaped by family myths. Raised by a mother who portrayed his father as a heroic figure, the author, alongside his brother, embarks on a journey to explore their father's real life, revealing a complex man distinct from the legend they were taught. Richly detailed and emotionally resonant, it captures the impact of family narratives and the pursuit of truth.
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Almost a Family, John Darnton
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Almost a Family
- Subtitle
- A Memoir
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Darnton
- Publisher
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Released
- 2012
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9780307278807
- Category
- World history, Biographies and Thoughts, Journalism
- Description
- The memoir delves into the author's quest to uncover the true identity of his father, a war correspondent who died in WWII, as shaped by family myths. Raised by a mother who portrayed his father as a heroic figure, the author, alongside his brother, embarks on a journey to explore their father's real life, revealing a complex man distinct from the legend they were taught. Richly detailed and emotionally resonant, it captures the impact of family narratives and the pursuit of truth.