Not My Father's Son by Alan Cumming

Not My Father’s Son by Alan Cumming is a powerful and deeply personal memoir from the acclaimed actor of stage, film, and television. With humour, honesty, and emotional insight, Cumming moves between memories of his childhood in Scotland and his adult life as a celebrated performer.

At the heart of the book is a difficult family story, as Cumming reflects on pain, identity, survival, and the complicated legacy of his relationship with his father. Suspenseful at times and moving throughout, the memoir reveals how buried truths from the past can shape a life, while also showing the courage it takes to confront them.

Brave, witty, and beautifully written, Not My Father’s Son is a strong choice for readers who enjoy celebrity memoirs, personal stories of resilience, Scottish childhood memoirs, theatre and film biographies, and books about 

Paperback, Very Good