Andrea Ashworth

A lauded contemporary classic of the memoir form: devastatingly powerful, moving and uplifting. Winner of the Somerset Maugham Award ‘Strong and admirable’ – Hilary Mantel ‘Full of energy’ – Blake Morrison When our stepfather staggered home reeking of whisky, ceramic hit the wall. We got used to the smash and the next-day stain, but eventually the wallpaper began to fade...