The novel is a semi-autobiographical account of the author's childhood and his relationship with his mother. It explores themes of love, loss, and identity through the eyes of a young boy growing up in Scotland. The story revolves around the protagonist's complex and often tumultuous relationship with his mother, who struggles to balance her own desires and ambitions with her responsibilities as a parent.
By J.M. Barrie · First published 1888 · Genre: Biography, Memoir, Non-fiction · 10 chapters