Beyond the Pale
Beyond the Pale
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Brief
288
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Beyond the Pale: Folklore, Family, and the Mystery of Our Hidden Genes, folklorist Emily Urquhart explores her journey raising a daughter with albinism, blending memoir, parenting, and folklore over three years. She documents challenges such as her daughter's partial blindness, misconceptions, and global cultural interpretations, including disturbing practices in Tanzania.
Informative
Emotional
Contemplative
Inspirational
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Emily Urquhart's Beyond the Pale receives praise for its engaging blend of memoir and cultural exploration. Critics appreciate Urquhart's sensitive and insightful handling of her daughter’s albinism, though some feel the pace can lag. Overall, it's lauded for its heartfelt narrative and thought-provoking themes on difference and identity.
Who Should Read Beyond the Pale?
Readers who appreciated the intertwining of personal narrative and anthropological insight in Trevor Noah's Born a Crime or the exploration of identity in Tara Westover's Educated will be captivated by Emily Urquhart's Beyond the Pale, which delves into family, genetics, and the cultural significance of albinism.
414 ratings
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288
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2015
Adult
18+ years
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