My Brother’s Ghost
My Brother’s Ghost by Allan Ahlberg is a poignant exploration of childhood memories and loss, published by Penguin Adult in February 2001. This new edition spans 69 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on Frances Foggarty, who reflects on her life in her fifties, particularly the tragic death of her brother Tom when she was just nine years old. Following his funeral, Tom returns as a ghost, leading Frances through her journey of grief and acceptance.
Readers will find a touching account of Frances’s relationship with her brother’s spirit as she navigates the challenges of growing up with a disability and living under the care of a strict aunt. The story delves into themes of family, grief, and the enduring bond between siblings, offering insights into how Frances learns to cope with her brother’s absence. This edition captures the essence of Frances’s emotional journey, making it a reflective read on the complexities of loss and resilience.
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Frances Foggarty, now in her fifties, remembers her childhood.. When she was nine her ten-year-old brother, Tom, was hit by a milk-float and killed. He returns after the funeral and Frances’s story is of her new relationship with Tom, the ghost and ‘guardian angel’. Frances wears a caliper as a result of polio and she and her young brother live with a rather tyrannical aunt. In this touching tale of loss, hardship and endurance Frances comes to terms with Tom’s death and moves on in her life.
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