Solomon, Andrew, 1963-
Far from the tree : parents, children and the search for identity / Andrew Solomon. - 1st Scribner hardcover ed. - New York : Simon & Schuster, 2012, 2013. - ix, 962 p. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 831-906) and index.
Son -- Deaf -- Dwarfs -- Down syndrome -- Autism -- Schizophrenia -- Disability -- Prodigies -- Rape -- Crime -- Transgender -- Father.
Tells stories of parents who learn to deal with their exceptional children and find profound meaning in doing so. This book explores themes of generosity, acceptance and tolerance - and shows how love for one's children can transcend every prejudice.
9780743236713 (hbk. : alk. paper)
2012020878
Children with disabilities--Psychology.--United States
Exceptional children--Psychology.--United States
Parents of children with disabilities--United States.
Parents of exceptional children--United States.
Identity (Psychology)--United States.
Parent and child--Psychological aspects.--United States
HV888.5 / .S65 2012
362.4083 / SOL
Far from the tree : parents, children and the search for identity / Andrew Solomon. - 1st Scribner hardcover ed. - New York : Simon & Schuster, 2012, 2013. - ix, 962 p. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 831-906) and index.
Son -- Deaf -- Dwarfs -- Down syndrome -- Autism -- Schizophrenia -- Disability -- Prodigies -- Rape -- Crime -- Transgender -- Father.
Tells stories of parents who learn to deal with their exceptional children and find profound meaning in doing so. This book explores themes of generosity, acceptance and tolerance - and shows how love for one's children can transcend every prejudice.
9780743236713 (hbk. : alk. paper)
2012020878
Children with disabilities--Psychology.--United States
Exceptional children--Psychology.--United States
Parents of children with disabilities--United States.
Parents of exceptional children--United States.
Identity (Psychology)--United States.
Parent and child--Psychological aspects.--United States
HV888.5 / .S65 2012
362.4083 / SOL