Far From The Tree

Introducing 'Far From The Tree' by Andrew Solomon, a captivating exploration of the profound complexities of familial love and acceptance. This award-winning book, a New York Times bestseller, dives deep into the lives of families facing unique challenges related to disability, mental health, and differences. With insightful interviews from over 300 families, the author sheds light on topics like autism, Down's syndrome, and the journeys of transgender individuals, illustrating how the adage 'the apple doesn't fall far from the tree' doesn't always ring true. Solomon’s poignant storytelling emphasizes that while our differences can create distance, they can also bind us through shared love and understanding. Recognized with the Wellcome Book Prize 2014 and numerous other accolades, 'Far From The Tree' is not just a book; it’s a powerful narrative that fosters empathy, compassion, and acceptance for all. With its 976 pages, this compelling trade paperback invites readers to celebrate the spectrum of human experience and the triumphs of familial bonds. Available now at Smartfox NZ, grab your copy with FREE shipping today and embark on an enlightening journey that will resonate long after the last page is turned.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099460992
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2014
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 976


Description:
**WINNER OF THE WELLCOME BOOK PRIZE 2014**

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Sometimes your child - the most familiar person of all - is radically different from you. The saying goes that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. But what happens when it does?

Drawing on interviews with over three hundred families, covering subjects including deafness, dwarfs, Down's Syndrome, Autism, Schizophrenia, disability, prodigies, children born of rape, children convicted of crime and transgender people, Andrew Solomon documents ordinary people making courageous choices. Difference is potentially isolating, but Far from the Tree celebrates repeated triumphs of human love and compassion to show that the shared experience of difference is what unites us.

Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for General Non-fiction and eleven other national awards. Winner of the Green Carnation Prize.

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