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Far from the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity

by Andrew Solomon
RM49.00 MYR
Far from the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity
Far from the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity

Examining identity through extraordinary parent-child relationships.

"Far from the Tree" might resonate deeply with you if you're intrigued by the complex dynamics of family and identity. Andrew Solomon's exhaustive research and empathetic storytelling will pull you into the lives of families who find unity and love amidst profound differences. This book doesn't just tell stories; it shows the breadth of human connection and the enduring power of acceptance. It's a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the richness of human diversity and the bonds that tie us together, regardless of our challenges.

  • Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for Nonfiction (2013)
  • J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize (2013)
  • Lambda Literary Award Nominee for LGBT Nonfiction (2013)
  • Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Nonfiction (2013)
  • Wellcome Book Prize (2014)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award for General Nonfiction (2012)
  • Green Carnation Prize (2013)
  • NAIBA Book of the Year for Nonfiction (2013)
  • The Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction Nominee for Longlist (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Far from the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity

by Andrew Solomon
RM49.00 MYR
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ISBN: 9780099460992
Authors: Andrew Solomon
Publisher: VINTAGE
Date of Publication: 2014-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, Personal Development, Science
Related Topics: Gender, Social Issues, Genetics, Mental Health, Parenting, Personal Development, Psychology
Goodreads rating: 4.27
(rated by 22417 readers)

Description

In this seminal new study of family, Andrew Solomon tells the stories of parents who learn to deal with their exceptional children and find profound meaning in doing so. He introduces us to families coping with deafness, dwarfism, Down syndrome, autism, schizophrenia, disability, with children who are prodigies, who are conceived in rape, who become criminals, who are transgender. While each of these characteristics is potentially isolating, Solomon documents repeated triumphs of human love and compassion to show that the shared experience of difference is what unites us. Drawing on interviews with over three hundred families, Solomon documents ordinary people making courageous choices, whether considering prenatal screening for genetic disorders, cochlear implants for the deaf, or gender reassignment surgery. Parents and children are challenged to their limits, but often grow closer as a result; many discover supportive communities of others similarly affected; some are inspired to become activists, celebrating the conditions they once feared. Elegantly reported by a spectacularly original thinker, Far from the Tree explores themes of generosity, acceptance and tolerance — and shows how love for one's children can transcend every prejudice. This crucial and revelatory book expands our definition of what it is to be human.
 

Examining identity through extraordinary parent-child relationships.

"Far from the Tree" might resonate deeply with you if you're intrigued by the complex dynamics of family and identity. Andrew Solomon's exhaustive research and empathetic storytelling will pull you into the lives of families who find unity and love amidst profound differences. This book doesn't just tell stories; it shows the breadth of human connection and the enduring power of acceptance. It's a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the richness of human diversity and the bonds that tie us together, regardless of our challenges.

  • Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for Nonfiction (2013)
  • J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize (2013)
  • Lambda Literary Award Nominee for LGBT Nonfiction (2013)
  • Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Nonfiction (2013)
  • Wellcome Book Prize (2014)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award for General Nonfiction (2012)
  • Green Carnation Prize (2013)
  • NAIBA Book of the Year for Nonfiction (2013)
  • The Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction Nominee for Longlist (2013)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.