Name: | Far from the Tree |
---|---|
By: | Robin Benway |
Narrated by: | Julia Whelan |
Series: | |
Length | 8 hrs and 54 mins |
Category: | Teen & Young Adult, Health, Lifestyle & Relationships |
Release Date: | 2017-12-03 |
Language: | English |
Robin Benway is an American author of young adult novels. She is best known for her National Book Award-winning novel, Far from the Tree.
The characters in this film are all parents of children with disabilities. They share their stories of how they have coped with their children’s conditions and how their relationships with their children have changed as a result. The feature content focuses on the challenges and rewards of parenting children with disabilities.
Benway’s characters are often compared to those of John Green and Rainbow Rowell.
Benway’s Far from the Tree is a touching and thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be different. The book follows the stories of several young people who feel like they don’t quite fit in with the rest of the world. Each character is struggling with a different issue, whether it’s being gay, being autistic, or having a parent in prison. Despite their different experiences, the characters all share a sense of isolation and feeling like they don’t belong.
Benway does an excellent job of portraying the characters’ struggles with empathy and understanding. The book is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever felt like they didn’t quite fit in.
Full Audiobook