Narcissism for Beginners
Narcissism for Beginners by Martine McDonagh, published by Unbound on August 15, 2018, is a literary fiction work that follows the journey of Sonny Anderson as he navigates the complexities of adulthood. Having been kidnapped at the age of five and raised in a commune in Brazil, Sonny’s life takes a turn when he moves to Redondo Beach, California, with his guardian, Thomas Hardiker. As he approaches his 21st birthday, Sonny decides to travel to the UK to confront his past, seeking to reunite with his mother and uncover the truth about his childhood.
In this 208-page edition, readers will find a narrative that explores themes of identity and belonging through Sonny’s quest for answers. Armed with a list of people to visit and five enigmatic letters from his guardian, he embarks on a journey filled with attitude and introspection. The story delves into the challenges of understanding one’s origins and the impact of a troubled past, offering a fresh perspective on the struggles of growing up.
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Meet Sonny Anderson as he tips headlong into adulthood. Sonny doesn’t remember his mother’s face; he was kidnapped at age five by his father, Guru Bim, and taken to live in a commune in Brazil. Since the age of ten, Sonny has lived in Redondo Beach, California, with his guardian Thomas Hardiker. Brits think he’s an American, Americans think he’s a Brit. When he turns 21, Sonny musters the courage to travel alone to the UK in an attempt to leave a troubled past behind, reunite with his mother and finally learn the truth about his childhood. With a list of people to visit, a whole lot of attitude and five mysterious letters from his guardian, Sonny sets out to learn the truth. But is it a truth he wants to hear? Narcissism for Beginners is a fresh, witty and humane take on the struggle to make sense of growing up.
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