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Letters to a Wayward Son - Roger Mortimer

Written by Roger Mortimer
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“Among the funniest [letters] ever dispatched in the vain hope of steering a black sheep onto something like the straight and narrow.” —The Wall Street Journal

Nostalgic, witty, and original, Dear Lupin by Roger Mortimer and Charlie Mortimer tracks the entire correspondence between a father and his only son. When the book begins, Charlie, the son, is studying at Eton, although the studying itself is not a priority, much to his father’s chagrin. After Charlie graduates and moves from South America to Africa and eventually back to London, Roger continues to write regularly, offering advice (which is rarely heeded) as well as humorous updates from home (”Your mother has had the flu. Her little plan to give up spirits for Lent lasted three and a half days”). Roger’s letters range from reproachful (”You may think it mildly amusing to be caught poaching in the park; I would consider it more hilarious if you were not living on the knife edge”) to resigned (”I am very fond of you, but you do drive me round the bend”), but his correspondence is always filled with warmth, humor, and wisdom that offers unique insight into the relationship between father and son.

What a lovely Dad
By janet leigh on March 21, 2013
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Absolutely marvellous. A cross between PG Wodehouse and the obituaries of colourful military men. The novel is epistolary - letters from Roger Mortimer to his son Charles. Charles is a reprobate , but the affection his father has for him, his tolerance, his irony, his humour and his love are palpable. It is just so funny, and Roger is a lovely man.
it also gives us an inkling of upper middle class society in the 50’s.
I am going to recommend it to all my friends. i loved it.

cracked heads
By eugenesavoy on March 6, 2013
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lordy lord, would that americans would be infected by the plague of common sense, wit, flippancy and directness of the most lovely and mad of isles, England. This book proves, rather conclusively, that the world would be more pleasant if the baby boomers had listened to and obeyed their parents. huzzah for the WW2 generation with its silence, smoking, drinking and general carrying on. no hugs just get on with.
Roger Mortimer’s letters to his son, Charlie, written over a period of twenty five years, are full of gems such as “In those happy days we had a chauffeur called Percy Samuel Woods who committed suicide by lying face downwards in a large puddle. Talk about doing things the hard way!” or “Unfortunately I am rapidly becoming senile and my general health is deteriorating rather fast. Old age is full of surprises, most of them unpleasant, and is rather like being punished for a crime one has never committed”.

Always supportive, even when disapproving of his wild child, Roger Mortimer’s intelligence, literacy and profound love for his son shine out from this delightful collection of letters.

This would make a wonderful present for anyone with an interest in family relationships, a sense of humour or a soft spot for the Pooter family

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