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Sunday Edition | Nov 26, 2012 | 1:02:52

Andrew Solomon on "Far From the Tree" (Hr. 1); 25/11/12

Michael speaks to celebrated writer Andrew Solomon about his latest book, Far From the Tree, which explores the idea of difference through families whose children are disabled - what we call disabied - whether its schizophrenia, deafness, dwarfism, autism or Down syndrome. He also looks at gifted children and child prodigies

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