One of Us : Conjoined Twins and the Future of Normal

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Summary: From a Descendent of Conjoined Twins
Review: As a descendent of Eng Bunker (1/2 of the Original Siamese Twins), I was thrilled to read this well thought out and compassionate book. I would highly recommend this book to anyone striving to understand the issues that are faced with conjoinment and "singletons" need for privacy and individuality. An important book that helps "de-freak" the humans that are born with unique anatomy. Thank you!

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Summary: An analysis of children born with anatomical abnormalities
Review: Conjoined twins, ambiguous genitalia, and birth defects are some of the issues considered in Alice Domurat Dreger's One Of Us: Conjoined Twins And The Future Of Normal, a hard-hitting analysis of children born with anatomical abnormalities, and the lives they lead. Unusual here is the viewpoint of those living with these anatomies, as well as the larger social and political perspective of what Dreger terms 'anatomical politics'. Chapters consider the results of separation on the hearts and minds of kids, and the elements which make for 'normalicy' in their lives in the intriguing study One Of Us, recommended especially for college-level collections strong in health and sociology.