Sir Chris Bryant has had a tumultuous life prior to his political career, including a childhood spent in Spain under Franco, dealing with an alcoholic mother, and facing societal shame regarding his sexuality. In his autobiography, he recounts his life experiences, including sexual abuse as a teenager and the impact of his mother's struggles. He articulates the challenges and emotional struggles faced during these experiences, emphasizing the balance between pain and humor in his storytelling, particularly about his youth and family dynamics.
"The rows, the guilt, the anger, the lies and recriminations, and then eventually mum's death. All of that is part of the story, but also some very funny stories."
"It's one of the stories that I hadn't even really told any of my family until very recently, because I suppose I felt phenomenal shame about it. I remember when I did first tell family members, I was in tears for ages."
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