Written from a teenage child's point of view, this is Poet Laureate Andrew Motion's bestselling memoir of how his country childhood was shattered by his mother's terrible riding accident. It has sold 10,000 copies in hardback and received brilliant reviews. Likewise, the paperback publication is sure to generate much attention. 'This is more than a meticulous account of childhood; it is a heroic recreation of the experience, an act of magical retrieval' }Daily Telegraph 'A wonderful read.' Irish Times'Sad, gripping and powerful.' Margaret Drabble'Superbly clear, intimate and evocative.' New York TimesFrom the former poet laureate, Andrew Motion, In the Blood is an unforgettable evocation of family, school and country life.
