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You Don't Have to Say You Love Me: A Memoir,Used
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A searing, deeply moving memoir about family, love, loss, and forgiveness from the critically acclaimed, bestselling National Book Awardwinning author of The Absolutely True Diary of a PartTime Indian.Family relationships are never simple. But Sherman Alexie's bond with his mother Lillian was more complex than most. She plunged her family into chaos with a drinking habit, but shed her addiction when it was on the brink of costing her everything. She survived a violent past, but created an elaborate facade to hide the truth. She selflessly cared for strangers, but was often incapable of showering her children with the affection that they so desperately craved. She wanted a better life for her son, but it was only by leaving her behind that he could hope to achieve it. It's these contradictions that made Lillian Alexie a beautiful, mercurial, abusive, intelligent, complicated, and very human woman.When she passed away, the incongruities that defined his mother shook Sherman and his remembrance of her. Grappling with the haunting ghosts of the past in the wake of loss, he responded the only way he knew how: he wrote. The result is a stunning memoir filled with raw, angry, funny, profane, tender memories of a childhood few can imagine, much less survive. An unflinching and unforgettable remembrance, You Don't Have to Say You Love Me is a powerful, deeply felt account of a complicated relationship.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'You Don't Have to Say You Love Me'? A: The memoir explores complex family relationships, focusing on love, loss, forgiveness, and the tumultuous bond between Sherman Alexie and his mother, Lillian.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: This memoir contains 464 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on November 12, 2019.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: Given its themes and language, this memoir may be more appropriate for mature readers.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'You Don't Have to Say You Love Me'? A: The memoir is written by Sherman Alexie, a critically acclaimed and bestselling author.
- Q: What is the genre of this memoir? A: This book falls under the genre of memoir and autobiography, highlighting personal and familial narratives.
- Q: Does this book contain any illustrations or photographs? A: The memoir primarily consists of text and does not feature illustrations or photographs.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the memoir? A: The memoir recounts Sherman Alexie's complex relationship with his mother, addressing themes of addiction, love, and the impact of her past on their lives.
- Q: Is this a reprint edition of the book? A: Yes, this is a reprint edition of 'You Don't Have to Say You Love Me'.