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 de dificila, ci de neobisnuita, in special pentru un barbat care era destinat sa devina ministru de interne. Aceasta carte spune povestea a doua femei incredibile: mama lui Alan, Lily, care a luptat impotriva sanatatii precare, saraciei, violentei domestice si singuratatii pentru a incerca sa asigure o viata mai buna copiilor ei; si sora lui, Linda.