Beyond the pale: folklore, family, and the mystery of our hidden genes
Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Lifestyle
Human-narrated audio
Summary
Like any new mother, Emily Urquhart is thrilled when her first child, a daughter, is born. Sadie is healthy and stunningly beautiful, with snow white hair and fair skin. Even the doctors and nurses can’t help a second look at… this magical child. But soon a darker current begins to emerge - something is amiss. After three months of testing, Sadie is diagnosed with a rare genetic condition, albinism. Part memoir, part cultural critique, and part genetic travelogue, "Beyond the Pale" is a brave, intimate investigation into the secret histories that each of us carries in our genes and an inspiring memoir about parenting a child with a disability - and building a better future for that child. 2015.