Book release – Fatherless

Phil Barber’s another Devon based author who apparently also coaches teenagers and adults through personal problems! This book is a memoir of Phil’s own childhood, particularly relating to his experiences of being sent to live in a distant orphanage when his father denies paternity and his traumatised and impoverished mother, living in a mill town in Yorkshire, decides there is no alternative when Phil is three years old. This imaginative and spirited boy understandably feels very much alone and abandoned, especially following a series of separations that occur. Although Phil’s early life was marred by this depressing, lonely background, he manages to display a dry sense of humour and a generous heart. Reading online reviews for this book, I think it’s summed up well by S.J. Haswell who stated “I was reluctant to buy and read this book as I really don’t like the whole ‘pity me’ genre, however I was in for such a surprise and joy as the book contained great humour and wit. The poignancy of this book really moved me”.

ISBN 9780992899400