The acts of my mother
Forgách, András, 1952-2019
Book
30 years after the fall of communism in Hungary, as Andras Forgach investigated his family's past he uncovered a horrifying truth. His mother, whom he deeply loved, had been an informant for the Kadar regime. She had informed not only on acquaintances but on family, friends and even her children. In this book, Forgach gives voice to his deceased mother, holding her responsible for her deeds while defending the memories he cherished of her as a son.
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prestwich Library | Adult Fiction Paperback | F | Available |
Main title:
The acts of my mother / András Forgách ; translated from the Hungarian by Paul Olchváry.
Author:
Forgách, András, 1952-, authorOlchváry, Paul, translator
Work:
Imprint:
London : Scribner, 2019.
Collation:
387 pages ; 20 cm
Notes:
Translated from the Hungarian.This translation originally published: as No live files remain. 2018.
ISBN:
9781471160615 (pbk)
Dewey class:
894.51134FICTION
Local class:
F
Language:
EnglishHungarian
Subject:
BRN:
2793315