Not My Father's Son Book Reviews

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Not My Father’s Son. I was fascinated with reading this book. Cumming’s ability to match incidents with the most descriptive words was amazing. I felt his great pain and sadness for having missed having a father that would have loved and nurtured him as he deserved. As all children deserve. But he certainly didn’t let his upbringing keep him from being successful in his working life. His love for his mom & brother is palpable. I hope he is continuing to give his support to PTSD groups. I feel we are most happy in our lives when we serve others. And Alan has certainly shown us that is true.

Not my father's son. At times difficult to read because of its cruelty but quite a riveting story of surviving ones difficult past.

Not My Fathers Son ::: by Alan Cunnings a memoir. Well written ,interesting ,honesty with himself. I laugh when describe the changes to be acting and dressed like a woman, about nail technician,used products to dissolve hairs,the shoes,the silicone breast, the bras jajajaja and got out the car without open the legs jajajaja the nails couldn't breathe ::::::: Being a Woman::::::::::: I recommend this book.

Did not. Good book, well written, reads like a mystery. I do wish however that he had not said in the acknowledgements "I forgive you". Such treatment of a child should never, ever be forgiven....

Good Read!. Amazing that Alan Cumming is such a gentle soul after such a horrible childhood. I don't want to say too much, but highly recommend

Amazingly Beautiful Transformation!. What an amazing transformation! What amazing strength and fortitude Mr. Cumming has displayed. To be such an abused and traumatized child, to see him overcome and beat back all the demons that follow you through life due to an abusive, tormenting father........what a truly admirable man. This book was so well written I couldn't put it down! I have seen another side to an actor and dancer that I have loved watching since Broadway ....... WOW!! Thank you for sharing your story and showing that a person can overcome such obstacles and come out the other side a real winner indeed. Well done, Mr Cumming, truly and amazingly well done.

Not My Father’s Son. Simply could not put it down. A moving story of a child’s survival of trauma and abuse and finding his way to eventually healing himself and his family.

Awesome. It was not only impressed with the content but his writing style, going back and forth between past and present, kept me wanting more. This was a great book!!!!

Fun. Light read

Terrific book!. I really loved this book. It reads more like a work of fiction, but I'm so glad it is not. I think that it's a book that can give real hope to survivors of abuse. Good job Mr. Cumming!

I love him even more.... ... for his honesty and ability to see through the forest of thorns that was his youth!! For anyone who has grown up under the hand of bad parenting and learned to be a better person because of it... this story is a must read!!

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Candor and Sensitivity. The candor and sensitivity throughout Not My Father’s Son is humbling. While I did not have a childhood in any way resembling the author’s, his courage to share the story with us is nothing short of heroic. Alan Cumming is a gift for which I will continue to be grateful.

I don’t read biographies of people younger than I.. I am an admirer of Mr. Cummings’ work and the title was intriguing. I found his story was well told and beautifully edited. Everyone thinks they have a story to tell but this one touched me deeply. Like his mom said it is hard to believe someone was just that evil. The second story about his search for his maternal grandfather was heart wrenching. In our new world we still do not acknowledge that war changes people, soldiers and citizens alike. As a creative person Cummings is subject to what I call the magic. It appears his grandfather was also a charismatic soul who touched others despite his own pain. Blood is thicker than water but each man was mentally ill but chose different ways to express their pain.

Joyful. Mr. Cumming confronts the abuse of his father in an honest, powerful way, and embraces joy more fully. I read this in one sitting, absolutely could not wait to read each new revelation on his journey to also find out the truth of his late grandfather. Forgiving his father did not mean he condoned his father's actions or excused them, but forgiveness brings healing to the one who forgives.

Not My Father's Son. I didn't dislike the book but I didn't really like it all that much. It was a bit too long and a lot more philosophical than it needed to be. Mr C states a lot of his thoughts more than once. He certainly had a miserable childhood and I agree that his father was mentally impaired. I give him a lot of credit for putting his life together and being such a success. An ok read if you like reading about celebrities.

Two Days Spent. I have emotionally and spiritually spent the last two days with our dear Alan Cumming. I found it most intriguing and satisfying to both read the memoir and watch the showing of his episode of “Who Do You Think You Are?” in measured spurts of either and both. Alan (I’ve spent two days with him, so I feel free with the casual moniker) has written so honestly and transparently of his childhood abuse and subsequent struggles that it reads like a heart-wrenching novel—evoking both laughter and tears as all good reads should. The added suspense and just knock-you-back-ness of the Tommy Darling story is really an amazing plot. I thoroughly, thoroughly enjoyed his writing style and his story. Thx, Alan :)

Incredible story, incredible life.. Thank you for this poignant book. Alan is an amazing man who has given us all insight to the suffering with his father. I grew up in a family of fourteen children. My father provided for us but never said he loved me or at least I don't remember him saying it to me. We grew estranged as the years went by so I have an idea of what Alan went thru. He is a better man than he father ever was because even after all that he went thru he forgave him. I enjoyed learning that his mother was a good wife and mother, much like my mother was. I love watching him act and I try to catch anything that he is in. I couldn't put the book down. It was a story I wanted to continue reading until the end. Thank You Alan.

Closure. While I have always admired Alan Cumming in movies, I never saw him as another person. He was an object I admired. Having read his memoir, he has reminded me that we are all people, with many stories to our being. I am incredibly thankful to read his story from his fingers but I'm indebted for the reminder that we all have a corner of the world we are responsible for. We do our best to survive it and come out better people for it but to share that knowledge and make your corner a better place for others is deserving of a word that isn't made up yet. Simply put, thank you, Alan.

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Amazing. A great book from a deeply honest good man.

Thank you. Walking, running and hiding with you as you told me your story, let me deal with my own and in my own way. In return you have my love and admiration. I am sure I will not be alone in this appreciation of your gift.