First published 2012
Andrew Solomon's groundbreaking book follows families coping with children who are deaf, disabled, or transgender. Through intimate portraits, he reveals how difference can both isolate and unite us—and how the ultimate triumph is learning to cherish the exceptional. At its heart, Far From the Tree is a profound meditation on the power of love to transcend every prejudice.
Genres: family, sociology, social-issues, non-fiction, biography-memoir, disability
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, intimate
Setting: Gallaudet, United States
962 pages · Hardcover · Scribner
Content warnings: ableism, mental-illness