Irving, John: *1942

Until I Find You, 2005 - Summary

  • The story is divided into two parts:

    Part 1
    Jack, as a young boy, travels across Canada and Europe with his eccentric mother Alice, a tattoo artist, in search of his father William, a church organist with a passion for seducing young girls. Jack endures sexual abuse from various older women during this journey, shaping his psyche. He develops a talent for wrestling and finds solace in an extended family of mentors and friends.

    Part 2
    The adult Jack, now a successful actor, revisits his past to uncover the truth behind the misconceptions he held as a child. He comes to terms with the realities of his abusive upbringing and his father's mental illness.

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