Childhood

"Childhood," André Alexis' acclaimed debut novel, explores the early years and the elusive nature of memory through the story of Thomas MacMillan, who navigates his childhood in a Southern Ontario town in the '50s and '60s. Raised by an eccentric grandmother and later reunited with his mother, Thomas's journey unravels questions about identity, family, and the passage of time. Vividly imagined and subtly humorous, the novel offers a thoughtful reflection on the quest to understand one's past.