Beth's Reviews > Far from the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity

This book looks at what the author calls "horizontal identities", such as deafness, being gay, being autistic, etc. He has interviewed the families that deal with these challenges and, when he can, the people who have them.

The stories are interesting and he makes some important points. However, I think he goes on way too long with his own ruminations.

I lost patience with Mr. Solomon several times, but I'm still glad I read it.