The Illustrated Mum
(4 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5)
Publisher: Doubleday
Marigold, the ‘illustrated mum’ of the title, has elaborate tattoos covering her body from head to toe.
Narrated by Dolphin, the youngest of her two daughters, this is a moving, yet unsentimental account of two children coming to terms with their mother’s depression, mental instability and alcohol problem. Written with warmth, humour and understanding.
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What you thought...
Average rating:
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Cherryblossom13, 24 July 2015
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I think this is an AMAZING book which covers a variety of problems with sensitivity.
izzy, 06 June 2015
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it was a amazing I loved it.
zainab, 08 November 2014
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i really loved this book and thought it was billiant. i love it
milly, 26 November 2013
The Illustrated Mum is just a sad, but yet amazing book. The mum was an acaholic, a smoker and suffering from depression. I felt sorry for the kids, but all the same, it is a charming book, and the ending is suprising