Today we heard unbelievable stories from parents who raised children quite unlike themselves. The interviews became emotional as some of the children told their stories, including musical prodigy Drew Petersen who showed us his unbelievable talent on the piano. Here is today’s show in photos:
- Katie welcomes the audience and introduces this emotional and compelling show on parenting a child that is different than you.
- Andrew Solomon, author of “Far From the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity” tells Katie all about his own modern family.
- A graph of Andrew Solomon’s complex modern family tree.
- Katie asks Andrew Solomon about the inspiration for his book.
- Kate Movius opens up about parenting her son who has Autism.
- Most dwarfs, like Kiki Peck, are born to normal sized parents. Her mom, Christina Trapani-Scott, had to learn how to raise a little child in a big world.
- Missy Dunfee had to come to terms with the unthinkable – that the loving little boy she raised was responsible for a heinous crime.
- Katie sits down with Drew Petersen and his mother to discuss his incredibly rare musical talent and what it was like growing up as an internationally acclaimed pianist.
- Piano prodigy Drew Petersen sits down on the piano bench to play an impressive number for the audience.
- Notice Drew Petersen’s unfettered focus as his fingers move at an incredible pace.
- Katie admires Drew Petersen’s performance and the passionate response he receives from the audience.
- Following his impressive performance, Drew Petersen stands beside the piano as the audience applauds.
- Katie, Drew Petersen and his family pose for a photo on stage after the show.
- Katie, Kiki Peck and her mom Christina Trapani-Scott smile for a photo.
- In dealing with her autistic son, Kate Movius learned it also brings a real understanding of what love means.
- Katie and Andrew Solomon pause for a quick photo after the show.
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