Disturbing in places but nevertheless attention grabbing.

Josephine is traumatised by her own childhood and the way that her parents raised her. This impacts up the way that she treats her own children and the unrealistic expectations that she has off them. Clare for her part is afraid of the mood swings that her mother has and tries her best not to incur her wrath. While Josephine looks to a trip back to her family as something to be feared her daughter Clare is looking forward to this visit with all the excitement expected of a child.

This book looks at what family life is and the what is meant by belonging and how the two interact.