Section outline

  •   Solomon’s startling proposition in Far from the Tree is that being exceptional is at the core of the human condition—that difference is what unites us. He writes about families coping with deafness, dwarfism, Down syndrome, autism, schizophrenia, or multiple severe disabilities; with children who are prodigies, who are conceived in rape, who become criminals, who are transgender. While each of these characteristics is potentially isolating, the experience of difference within families is universal, and Solomon documents triumphs of love over prejudice.  1 hour and 33 minutes.

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      Based on the NY Times bestselling book by Andrew Solomon, Far from the Tree examines the experiences of families in which parents and children are profoundly different from one another in a variety of ways.

      Instructions- click on the icon in the upper left corner (the green globe on the paper).  This will take you to the Tripod link.  Under View Online heading click "View full text in collection" in the box and this will bring you to the video on Alexander Street.  Hit the play button, and then enjoy.