'Who Killed My Father' by Edouard Louis is a poignant and raw exploration of the author's complicated relationship with his father, delving into themes of poverty, neglect, and societal injustices. The book is a heartfelt memoir that sheds light on the struggles faced by the working class in France, portraying the emotional journey of reconciliation and understanding between a son and his father. Louis's writing style is described as sincere, powerful, and deeply personal, capturing the harsh realities of life with empathy and respect.
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Triggers/content warnings include themes of poverty, familial neglect, and emotional distress, which may be sensitive for some readers.
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Who Killed My Father is the story of a tough guy - the story of the little boy I never was. The story of my father.
In Who Killed My Father , Édouard Louis explores key moments in his father's life, and the tenderness and disconnects in their relationship.
Told with the fire of a writer determined on social justice, and with the compassion of a loving son, the book urgently and brilliantly engages with issues surrounding masculinity, class, homophobia, shame and social poverty.
It unflinchingly takes aim at systems that disadvantage those they seek to exclude - those who have their expectations, hopes and passions crushed by a society which gives them little thought.
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