Where are the grown-ups?

It's never too late to say sorry. A whispered family tragedy ripples across three generations in this coming of age mother and daughter story. Sylvia is dying and her daughter, a British expat living in Dubai, recalls her childhood and the confusing relationship she had with her mother. After Sylvia's death, she searches for explanations amongst her mother's possessions, prompting uncomfortable childhood memories and clues to her mother's sadness. The story moves back to London's Jewish East End in 1930, where Rose is expecting a baby. When the natural order is disrupted, and part of our personal history is erased, who do we become? 'As children we assume our parents are perfect and complete creations, but mums and dads will inevitably misbehave, test the boundaries, make mistakes, stamp their feet and shed tears before they become the men and women they need to be.'

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Where are the grown-ups?

It's never too late to say sorry. A whispered family tragedy ripples across three generations in this coming of age mother and daughter story. Sylvia is dying and her daughter, a British expat living in Dubai, recalls her childhood and the confusing relationship she had with her mother. After Sylvia's death, she searches for explanations amongst her mother's possessions, prompting uncomfortable childhood memories and clues to her mother's sadness. The story moves back to London's Jewish East End in 1930, where Rose is expecting a baby. When the natural order is disrupted, and part of our personal history is erased, who do we become? 'As children we assume our parents are perfect and complete creations, but mums and dads will inevitably misbehave, test the boundaries, make mistakes, stamp their feet and shed tears before they become the men and women they need to be.'

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Where are the grown-ups?

Where are the grown-ups?

by Ruth Badley

Narrated by Ruth Badley

Unabridged — 7 hours, 50 minutes

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It's never too late to say sorry. A whispered family tragedy ripples across three generations in this coming of age mother and daughter story. Sylvia is dying and her daughter, a British expat living in Dubai, recalls her childhood and the confusing relationship she had with her mother. After Sylvia's death, she searches for explanations amongst her mother's possessions, prompting uncomfortable childhood memories and clues to her mother's sadness. The story moves back to London's Jewish East End in 1930, where Rose is expecting a baby. When the natural order is disrupted, and part of our personal history is erased, who do we become? 'As children we assume our parents are perfect and complete creations, but mums and dads will inevitably misbehave, test the boundaries, make mistakes, stamp their feet and shed tears before they become the men and women they need to be.'

Editorial Reviews

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Editor of Family Tree Magazine November 2019 "..a deeply poignant read, one that anyone with chapters of family trauma will relate to. A sad but definitely not depressing read, a reminder of the reflective, restorative and healing powers of family history."

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"A beautifully written and sensitive exploration of the authors relationship with her mother and a poignant look at how each generation is shaped by those who came before."

"Integral to the authors writing is a sense of comic timing that enlivens the text with deliciously recognisable humour and laugh out loud moments, whilst the sadness and dignity of the personalities evoked is very moving."

"The writing is fresh, smart and both observational and engaging - the author is a key, brave and sensitive player in this three act drama."

"Superb storytelling and wonderful intertwining of family through the years."

"The author has the skill to make this very personal story into one that many daughters and families will relate to."

Product Details

BN ID: 2940173130440
Publisher: Inglebooks Publishing
Publication date: 04/01/2021
Edition description: Unabridged
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