Twin A Memoir
Twin A Memoir by Allen Shawn, published by Penguin Publishing Group on February 28, 2012, is a reprint edition comprising 240 pages. This memoir explores the author’s deep connection with his autistic twin sister, Mary, who has spent over fifty years in a residency center. Shawn reflects on his own anxieties and how they intertwine with his sister’s experiences, offering insights into family dynamics and societal perceptions of autism.
Readers will find a personal narrative that delves into the complexities of sibling relationships, particularly in the context of disabilities. The book examines the changing attitudes toward autism and provides a candid look at the Shawns’ unique family life, including their father, William Shawn, a prominent editor. Through this exploration, Twin presents an intimate portrayal of the profound bond between siblings, highlighting the challenges and mysteries inherent in their relationship.
Official synopsis Publisher
“Extraordinary…An unsparing but deeply compassionate inquiry into [family] life.”
-Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times
As Allen Shawn probed the sources of his anxieties while writing the acclaimed Wish I Could Be There, he realized that his fate was inextricably linked to his autistic twin sister. Mary, who has lived in a residency center for more than fifty years. Twin offers a deeply personal account of their divergent lives, and examines society’s changing attitudes toward and understanding of autism. It also provides an intimate look at the Shawns’ idiosyncratic family life with their father, the famed longtime editor of The New Yorker, William Shawn. Wrenching, honest, understated, and poetic, Twin is at heart about the mystery of being profoundly bonded to someone who can never be truly understood.
Author
Publisher
Topics
FAQ
What is “Twin A Memoir” about?
Who is the author of “Twin A Memoir”?
When was “Twin A Memoir” published?
What is the ISBN for “Twin A Memoir”?
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
