Show Us the Father

In this insightful and witty memoir, James Wood reflects on his childhood in 1970s Durham, exploring the complexities of his family life shaped by faith, social ambition, and hidden secrets. Through a tender and sharply observed narrative, he examines the contrasts between his parents—an anxious mother and a selfless father with a mysterious past—and delves into the themes of faith, shame, and identity. Richly textured and thought-provoking, the story offers a compelling portrait of a family navigating the aftermath of post-war Britain.