Even if I didn't have any knowledge of the author's other work (Or even if he'd never produced any other writing then this book) I would still count this as one of the most precious things I've ever read.

At first I assumed the author was white-washing his depiction of his relationship with his moth

What I like so much about Barrie’s writing is his ability to be earnest, while also being playful. He has a whimsical way of observing the world, specifically people and their many ridiculous habits. I wondered how Barrie’s writing in Margaret Ogilvy, a nonfiction book about his mother, would be dif

The past is roaring in her ears like a great sea. This beautifully describes my 95 year old mother. Perfect example of why reading is so beneficial. He can make something sad be so lovely. I loved this book about his love for his mother.

J.M. Barrie's childhood through his imaginative eyes is just as magical as any of the fiction he writes. Although in further reading, many who were close to him criticized how he portrayed his family life, claiming that he elaborated for the benefit of a good story, yet how are we to judge the way h

The writing style seemed off to me and was a little hard to get used too. I enjoyed the conversations with his mother; her personality and wit shined jumped off the page. The last chapter touched me in a way a book hasn't in quite some time.

This was amazing. I wouldn’t know where to begin.

Sweet and touching memoir of the author's mother.

A remarkable tribute to his mother and siblings.