Mayhem

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A Memoir

By Sigrid Rausing

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Mayhem by Sigrid Rausing delves into the turbulent dynamics within a wealthy and influential family plagued by addiction and personal strife. This memoir explores themes of love, responsibility, and the way addiction can profoundly impact family relationships. Through a deeply personal lens, Rausing reflects on the struggles and complexities faced within her family, offering an introspective look at the balance of privilege and despair.
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This memoir might appeal to you if you're interested in a deeply personal exploration of family, addiction, and the complexities of inheritance. It offers a poignant and introspective look into private sorrow and the impact of personal struggles on wider family dynamics. If you're drawn to candid and heartfelt narratives that delve into the human condition, this book could be a compelling read.

Mayhem

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A searing memoir about the impact of addiction on a family.

For years Sigrid Rausing watched helplessly as her brother Hans and his wife Eva succumbed to drug addiction. It afflicted a terrible toll on their family, culminating in Eva's tragic early death. As this death led to an inquest and media circus, the world looked on in horror, but few understood the suffering endured by the Rausing family.

In Mayhem, Sigrid explores the collateral damage addiction wreaks on loved ones. Telling her family's story, she examines painful and rarely discussed questions. What is it like to live with addiction in the family? How can you help without hurting the one you love? And what does it mean to survive another's addiction?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Mayhem by Sigrid Rausing is received as a fierce and lyrical memoir that powerfully addresses the impact of addiction on her family. Readers appreciate its articulate exploration of profound themes and are moved by its sincerity and literary skill. Described as haunting, harrowing, and beautifully structured, it is recognised for its bravery in addressing difficult questions and showcasing the resilience of the human spirit.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241977064

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 July 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 159g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Sigrid Rausing is the editor of Granta magazine and the publisher of Granta Books. She is the author of two previous books- History, Memory, and Identity in Post-Soviet Estonia, and Everything is Wonderful, which was short-listed for the Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prize. She is an Honorary Fellow of the London School of Economics and of St Antony's College, Oxford. She lives in London.

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