Mothers and Sons

In 'Mothers and Sons', Adam Haslett tells the story of Peter Fischer, a gay asylum lawyer in New York City, and his mother Ann, who runs a women’s spiritual retreat center in Vermont.

The narrative delves into the complex relationships between mothers and sons, revealing how a single violent incident in Peter’s adolescence created a long-standing estrangement between him and his mother.

The book explores universal themes of identity, sexuality, forgiveness, and the intricate bonds between parents and children, with a masterful handling of time, memory, and perspective.