Not My Father's Son

Whew! I'm so glad I liked this as much as I did! I've been a long-time fan of Alan Cumming–such that I read his other book, [b:Tommy's Tale 627205 Tommy's Tale Alan Cumming https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1176463599s/627205.jpg 1076338] when I was in high school. Tommy's Tale a) is not... super appropriate for high schoolers... and b) is not that great, sort of a queer Bridget Jones-y thing. BUT NEVER MIND ALL THAT, Not My Father's Son is a truly engaging memoir with some real mysteries at its heart. It's a heartbreaking look at the way Cumming's abusive father warped Alan and his brother's childhood, interlaced with his joyful adulthood and the strength he's found within himself and his community. Also, a genuinely compelling mystery regarding lost relatives on his mother's side. Definitely recommended for existing fans of Alan Cumming, but would also be a good read for fans of memoir even if they don't care for Alan's work as an actor.