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Bewilderment
Bewilderment
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Theo Byrne is a promising young scientist searching for life on distant planets. He's also a widowed father of a unique nine-year-old, Robin, who is funny, loving, and deep thinker, passionate about animals and art. Robin is facing expulsion from school for smashing a friend's face with a thermos.
The story explores parental struggles with difficult choices, including the use of psychoactive drugs for troubled children, and seeks to answer how to teach children the truth about Earth's fragile state. The narrative also follows their journey through space, seeking answers and meaning.
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Compelling space-bound parenting story about love and resilience.
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Who is this book for?
Bewilderment is a heartfelt journey through the challenges of parenting, scientific curiosity, and the search for meaning beyond Earth. It’s particularly refreshing with its deep focus on the complexities of raising a special child and facing difficult moral questions. If you enjoy stories that blend emotional depth with thought-provoking science and a touch of cosmic adventure, this book could really resonate with you.