You Don't Have to Say You Love Me - by Sherman Alexie (Paperback)

"You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" is a powerful, deeply felt account of a complicated relationship between a mother and son.

Sherman Alexie's memoir traces a lineage of violence so powerful it causes victims to become perpetrators.

Through raw, angry, funny, and profane memories of his childhood, Alexie explores the complexities of family relationships, identity, and grief.

With brazen honesty and humor, he delves into the unfinished HUD house on the Spokane Indian Reservation where he grew up with his mother Lillian, who was a recovering alcoholic and a source of both love and cruelty.

Alexie's writing is raw, funny, smart, and unapologetic, crafting a visual that accompanies his stories leaving them unforgettable.

This memoir is an enlightening and resounding eulogy and self-portrait, offering a compassionate look at the ways in which our parents and pasts fully make us who we are as adults.

With its raw emotion, humor, and poignant storytelling, "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" is an unforgettable read that will leave you hooked from start to finish.