this book is a piece of art and how any1 can slag it off is apalling to me, i have read all three of the books and feel so sorry for the man, unless you've been at the hands of an abusive mother you can't comment about how false you think it is, so either read it or shut it!!!
btw i have done a sypnosis for it so read that at least nd go from there:
This autobiographical account charts the amount and extent of abuse he suffered from the hands of his alcoholic mother. It tells us how he was isolated from the family, torments him, poisons and then stabs him, and how she nearly killed him through starvation. The portrayal of domestic tyranny and eventual escape is unforgettable. This book is a great way to show people what really goes on behind closed doors.