Far from the tree : parents, children and the search for identity / Andrew Solomon.
By: Solomon, Andrew.
Material type: TextPublisher: New York : Simon & Schuster, 2012, 2013Edition: 1st Scribner hardcover ed.Description: ix, 962 p. ; 25 cm.ISBN: 9780743236713 (hbk. : alk. paper).Subject(s): Children with disabilities -- United States -- Psychology | Exceptional children -- United States -- Psychology | Parents of children with disabilities -- United States | Parents of exceptional children -- United States | Identity (Psychology) -- United States | Parent and child -- United States -- Psychological aspectsDDC classification: 362.4083 LOC classification: HV888.5 | .S65 2012Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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[REF] | Christ Junior College ->Social sciences | Reference | 362.4083 SOL (Browse shelf) | Available | 00018247 |
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.
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