Bad Blood by Lorna Sage
"Bad Blood" is a memoir about a woman's escape from a repressive childhood in post-WWII Britain. The author recounts her experiences growing up in a dysfunctional family with a philandering vicar for a grandfather and a depressed and distant mother. Despite the bleak surroundings, she manages to find solace in literature and education, ultimately earning a scholarship to university. The book is a testament to the transformative power of education and the author's fierce determination to escape her past.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 26th on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
- 89th on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)