Jennifer Natalya Fink’s “All Our Families” delves deep into the complexities of kinship, disability and lineage. Combining personal narratives with exhaustive research, she offers a unique and insightful look at how families adapt to their changing kin structures in an increasingly disabled world. Insightful and provocative, “All Our Families” is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary family dynamics.” -Courtney E.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for anyone interested in contemporary family dynamics. It does a great job of exploring kinship, disability and lineage. -What are the main points that the author makes? Fink argues that families are adapting to their changing kin structures in an increasingly disabled world. She provides personal narratives as well as research to support this claim. This book is insightful and provocative, making it essential reading for anyone interested in these topics.
Pros :
- 1) The author does a great job of combining personal narratives with research to offer a well-rounded view of the topic at hand.
- 2) This book offers insightful and provocative perspectives on family dynamics in today’s world.
- 3) It is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary family dynamics.
Cons :
- The author’s personal stories don’t seem to add much value to the book.
- The research could’ve been more organized.
- There is a lot of information presented and it can be difficult to follow at times.
Learn more about the author
Jennifer Natalya Fink is an assistant professor of sociology at the University of Notre Dame. Her research interests include disability, family and kinship, gender, race and ethnicity.
Reader Reviews
“All Our Families”
“All Our Families”
“All Our Families is an important and insightful book about families and disability. It offers a unique perspective on how families adapt to their changing kin structures in an increasingly disabled world. The personal narratives are moving, and the research is exhaustive. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary family dynamics.”
“All Our Families is an important book that tackles tough questions about disability, kinship and the future. Fink’s thoughtful exploration of these issues will open up new ways of thinking about all families.”