Far from the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity With characters that will crack

With characters that will crack you up and illustrations to brighten any day

and elegance that characterize all of her writing

a groundbreaking philosophy for pursuing meaningful accomplishment while avoiding overload

Lara's three daughters return to the family's orchard in Northern Michigan

Far from the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity With characters that will crack* Selected as One of the Best Books of the 21st Century by The New York Times * * WINNER of the National Book Critics Circle Award * Books for a Better Life Award * The New York Times Book Review's 10 Best Books of the Year * This masterpiece by the National Book Award winning author of The Noonday Demon features stories of parents who not only learn to deal with their exceptional children, but also find profound meaning in doing so "a brave,