family relationships

The children of a war-photographer father and beautiful but remote mother, Frankie and Kate, two American sisters, grow up in Hong Kong during the turmoil of the Maoist revolution of the late 1960s.

Biologist Peter Campbell, attempting to revitalize his life and marriage, decides to bring his wife and young daughter along when he goes to conduct research in the remote village of Albini in Papua New Guinea, but when the child becomes immersed in the culture of the natives, the ties that bind the family begin to come undone.

The story of a family confronted with a problem with no known solution, describing the tragedy and lifelong blight of fetal alcohol syndrome.

The author describes his life as the child of Armenian immigrants in America and discusses his family's struggles, and the struggles of other Armenians, during 1915 when the Ottoman Turkish government put over one million Armenians to death.

Patrick and Henry Cockburn chronicle Henry's struggles with schizophrenia since he was diagnosed at the age of twenty. Patrick details his efforts to help his son get well, while Henry describes his psychosis from the inside and reveals what his life has been like since his diagnosis.

Professional basketball player Derek Fisher reflects on his life, focusing on how his values have led to his success and providing insight into his family, personal relationships, and career.

The author explores the mysteries hidden within children who suffer from autism, and draws from his own experiences and those of his son who was stricken with the disorder.

Presents twenty-one essays on the various psychological and social aspects of growing up with parents who are gay, lesbian, or transgender.

Will Schwalbe shares his experiences with his mother, Mary Anne, when they formed a bond through reading and discussing the books they read during the two years she was being treated for terminal cancer.