"My mother is so beautiful she doesn't need to work."
"She would drink from under the sink. But she's my mom and it's okay if you don't like her."
"It would be great if I could protect her forever."
In 1981, in Glasgow, England, the mines were closed, unemployment was high, and the entire city fell into poverty.
Eight-year-old Shuji and his occasionally sober mother are the only ones left at home. He listened to the sounds to identify his mother's state: the wailing meant that she was hurt by a man again after drinking alcohol last night; the sound of the phone meant that she was preparing to curse wildly; even if there was no sound, it was not safe. Once, Shuji found her kneeling on the floor with her head in the gas oven.
Shuji once hooked his mother's little finger and promised her that he would not leave like his older brothers and sisters. He leaned next to his mother and prepared three tea cups for her: the first cup was water to soothe her throat; the second cup was milk to relieve stomach acid; and the third cup was wine. Mom will only take the third cup first...
We are used to talking about the love of parents, but sometimes, the love of children is unconditional.
Reader comments
From yesterday to today, my time was dedicated to two books and several dramas.
I don't know how to describe this book. I just remember that when I opened the introduction, I felt an oncoming, indescribable breath. It was warm, like a mother's embrace, and cold, like a child's warm heart, even though it was still beating.
The story just opens a door full of cold wind and helplessness.
I never understood what the anger in my heart was.
When Agnes's parents died one after another, it was like an invisible bond was released, even though they could not stop their daughter's behavior while they were still alive.
Silence became my impression of their family. The family composed of Lizzie, Wally, and Agnes, quietly disappeared into silence on the last night.
I have never carefully looked at the specific years. They have been replaced by each person's departure and each change. Until the next time I look at this, I am afraid I will take a closer look and think about what they correspond to, or not.
Catherine is someone I often worry about. People tend to worry, or think about children inheriting their father's inheritance, and children inheriting their mother's inheritance in a theatrical manner. Catherine seems to me to be so dangerous, and what she relies on, in my opinion, is as unstable as a big tree on the water, but it is no more unstable than her family.
I was only worried that she would suffer something like her mother, or be cruel to others. At the end of the story, I could finally relax. No news is the best news. Even if her life is not as good as heaven, it may not be like hell, so that's fine.
Li Ke, how should I say it? I don't know how to say it. Like his sister, he fled away from home, just like Shuji stayed at home and stayed with his mother until his mother's words made him leave.
Everyone is lively. I don't remember when I started to be curious about the so-called "family" or "family". Maybe it was caused by the games I played, maybe it was caused by the fact that I just finished watching Game of Thrones and accidentally found the original work here, maybe it was caused by "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" and "You Are Like a Bird Flying to Your Mountain".
The connection between family and inheritance temporarily attracted my attention. The day I finished watching what I wanted to see was not far away, and next month was not far away either.
What I said last month was right. I am always thinking about the next month. I will always be like this, both lazy and willing to let myself live.
Is Agnes an alcoholic?
I guess so.
I have never been familiar with this aspect. My parents are neither alcoholics nor have other hobbies. Alcoholics are often men. I almost finished reading the book before I remembered that she was undoubtedly an alcoholic.
It's just that she doesn't beat the kids like other drunks I've seen. I am still very lacking in this aspect. Even in entertainment works, it is rare to see more than I said there is still next month.
A very good book, a very good story, from the writing style, from the society, and from the human aspect.
I also missed a word. Just as the title of the book is Shuggie Bell, my eyes were fixed on Shuggie from the beginning to the end.
Thinking of Liana's understanding of Shuji, and also thinking of the painting that Rick gave to Shuji, the whole story is that the mouth opens and closes, obviously talking, but giving people a feeling of silence, silence, letting you know that everything will fall to the bottom.
The ending of the story is written out every moment.
Would Agnes still drink without Eugene?
Would she still drink without a man?
The unsearchable story ends at the last page.
This book made me feel the same way, a child's love for his mother is so pure and unconditional. Even in a difficult environment, Shuji still took care of her mother silently. I have also experienced similar difficulties and understand the helplessness and strength. This book makes me cherish the people around me more, and also makes me believe that the power of love is infinite.
The author describes to readers the life of a "family" in a dark society. Under the desperate shell of society is the children's yearning for a happy family.
I don't know how to put it, but after reading it, I feel that you should never drink. Drinking will harm your body and your family.
From yesterday to today, my time was dedicated to two books and several dramas. I don't know how to describe this book. I just remember that when I opened the introduction, I felt an oncoming, indescribable breath. It was warm, like a mother's embrace, and cold, like a child's warm heart, even though it was still beating. The story just opens a door full of cold wind and helplessness. I never understood what the anger in my heart was. When Agnes's parents died one after another, it was like an invisible bond was released, even though they could not stop their daughter's behavior while they were still alive. Silence became my impression of their family. The family composed of Lizzie, Wally, and Agnes, quietly disappeared into silence on the last night. I have never carefully looked at the specific years. They have been replaced by each person's departure and each change. Until the next time I look at this, I am afraid I will take a closer look and think about what they correspond to, or not. Catherine is someone I often worry about. People tend to worry, or think about children inheriting their father's inheritance, and children inheriting their mother's inheritance in a theatrical manner. Catherine seems to me to be so dangerous, and what she relies on, in my opinion, is as unstable as a big tree on the water, but it is no more unstable than her family. I was only worried that she would suffer something like her mother, or be cruel to others. At the end of the story, I could finally relax. No news is the best news. Even if her life is not as good as heaven, it may not be like hell, so that's fine. Li Ke, how should I say it? I don't know how to say it. Like his sister, he fled away from home, just like Shuji stayed at home and stayed with his mother until his mother's words made him leave. Everyone is lively. I don't remember when I started to be curious about the so-called "family" or "family". Maybe it was caused by the games I played, maybe it was caused by the fact that I just finished watching Game of Thrones and accidentally found the original work here, maybe it was caused by "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" and "You Are Like a Bird Flying to Your Mountain". The connection between family and inheritance temporarily attracted my attention. The day I finished watching what I wanted to see was not far away, and next month was not far away either. What I said last month was right. I am always thinking about the next month. I will always be like this, both lazy and willing to let myself live. Is Agnes an alcoholic? I guess so. I have never been familiar with this aspect. My parents are neither alcoholics nor have other hobbies. Alcoholics are often men. I almost finished reading the book before I remembered that she was undoubtedly an alcoholic. It's just that she doesn't beat the kids like other drunks I've seen. I am still very lacking in this aspect. Even in entertainment works, it is rare to see more than I said there is still next month. A very good book, a very good story, from the writing style, from the society, and from the human aspect. I also missed a word. Just as the title of the book is Shuggie Bell, my eyes were fixed on Shuggie from the beginning to the end. Thinking of Liana's understanding of Shuji, and also thinking of the painting that Rick gave to Shuji, the whole story is that the mouth opens and closes, obviously talking, but giving people a feeling of silence, silence, letting you know that everything will fall to the bottom. The ending of the story is written out every moment. Would Agnes still drink without Eugene? Would she still drink without a man? The unsearchable story ends at the last page.
This book made me feel the same way, a child's love for his mother is so pure and unconditional. Even in a difficult environment, Shuji still took care of her mother silently. I have also experienced similar difficulties and understand the helplessness and strength. This book makes me cherish the people around me more, and also makes me believe that the power of love is infinite.
The author describes to readers the life of a "family" in a dark society. Under the desperate shell of society is the children's yearning for a happy family.
I don't know how to put it, but after reading it, I feel that you should never drink. Drinking will harm your body and your family.
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