Margaret Ogilvy (1896) is J.M. Barrie's tender memoir honoring his mother, written shortly after her death. Drawing on childhood memories, Barrie portrays Margaret as a remarkable Scottish woman who began working at age eight to support her family after her father's death. The narrative centers on her profound grief following the loss of Barrie's elder brother David, and how young James devoted himself to comforting her, even impersonating his dead brother. More than a biography, the book explores maternal love, memory, loss, and the deep bond between mother and son, offering an intimate portrait of the woman who shaped Barrie's imagination.
