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Exploring themes of obsession and atonement, this memoir delves into James Ellroy's tumultuous childhood marked by the murder of his mother, Jean Hilliker, and his subsequent fixation on women. It candidly recounts his journey through a fractured upbringing, troubled adolescence, and complex relationships, alongside his literary career. Ellroy shares his struggles with guilt, mental health, and the search for redemption, culminating in a profound connection with a significant woman in his life. This work serves as both a personal confession and a reflection on the impact of his past.
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The Hilliker Curse, James Ellroy
- Jazyk
- Rok vydání
- 2011
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- Titul
- The Hilliker Curse
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autoři
- James Ellroy
- Vydavatel
- Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
- Rok vydání
- 2011
- Vazba
- měkká
- Počet stran
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9780307477392
- Kategorie
- Životopisy a myšlenky, True crime
- Anotace
- Exploring themes of obsession and atonement, this memoir delves into James Ellroy's tumultuous childhood marked by the murder of his mother, Jean Hilliker, and his subsequent fixation on women. It candidly recounts his journey through a fractured upbringing, troubled adolescence, and complex relationships, alongside his literary career. Ellroy shares his struggles with guilt, mental health, and the search for redemption, culminating in a profound connection with a significant woman in his life. This work serves as both a personal confession and a reflection on the impact of his past.