My Son's Father Paperback

"My Son's Father" by Dom Moraes is a compelling and often poignant autobiography, the first in a trilogy, that delves into the author's unconventional childhood in 1950s Bombay and his subsequent experiences at Oxbridge. Moraes unflinchingly explores the profound impact of his relationships, particularly with his frequently absent and celebrated editor father, and his beautiful mother, who gradually succumbed to mental illness. This intimate memoir traces his early travels, encounters with a diverse array of personalities, and his journey toward becoming a poet in London and Oxford, culminating with the birth of his own son, Francis, and his eventual emergence from the towering influence of his own father.