This Boy

Alan Johnson's childhood was not so much difficult as unusual, particularly for a man who was destined to become Home Secretary. This book tells the story of two incredible women: Alan's mother, Lily, who battled against poor health, poverty, domestic violence and loneliness to try to ensure a better life for her children; and his sister, Linda.

Copilaria lui Alan Johnson nu a fost atat dificila, cat neobisnuita, mai ales pentru un barbat destinat sa devina ministru de interne. Aceasta carte spune povestea a doua femei incredibile: mama lui Alan, Lily, care s-a luptat cu sanatatea precara, saracia, violenta domestica si singuratatea pentru a incerca sa le asigure o viata mai buna copiilor ei; si sora sa, Linda.