Far From the Tree by Andrew Solomon
Parents, Children and the Search for Identity
This book explores the experiences of families accommodating children with physical, mental and social disabilities and differences. The author examines various conditions such as deafness, dwarfism, Down syndrome, autism, schizophrenia, disability, prodigiousness, transgender, and criminality. The book delves into the challenges, struggles, but also the triumphs, of these families and how they find profound meaning in their differences. It's a comprehensive study of identity, love, and acceptance.
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- Published
- 2012
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 976
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Ver Van De Boom
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- 14th on The Best Books of the 21st Century (Aladin.co.kr)
- 67th on 100 Best Books of the 21st Century (NY Times)
- 553rd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 Best Books of the Decade so Far (2010-2015) (Oyster Books)
- 25 Books to Read Before you Die: 21st Century (Powell's Books)
- 50 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time (Reader's Digest)
- Ezra Klein Show's Most Recommended Books (Ezra Klein Show)
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Nonfiction (National Book Critics Circle)
- The 10 Best Books Through Time (New York Times)
- The 24 Best Books of the Decade (BuzzFeed)
- The 50 Best Nonfiction Books of the Past 25 Years (Slate)