Andrew Solomon

"I can see the beauty of glass objects fully at the moment when they slip from my hand"

Andrew Solomon, Ph.D., is a writer and lecturer on politics, culture and psychology; winner of the National Book Award; and an activist in LGBTQ rights, mental health, and the arts.

He is Professor of Clinical Medical Psychology (in Psychiatry) at Columbia University Medical Center, and a former President of PEN American Center.

What are Andrew Solomon’s most popular books?

Notable titles listed on Booktopia include Far from the Tree: Parents, children and the search for identity; The Noonday Demon: An Anatomy of Depression; and Far from the Tree Young Adult Edition.

What genres and themes does he write about?

Solomon writes nonfiction on politics, culture and psychology, with recurring themes of identity, parenting, mental health (including depression), LGBTQ rights and the arts.

Where should I start if I’m new to his work?

Choose based on interest: read The Noonday Demon for an in-depth book on depression, or Far from the Tree for explorations of identity and parent–child relationships. The Young Adult edition of Far from the Tree is suitable for younger readers.

Are his books part of a series or a recommended reading order?

His books are standalone nonfiction works rather than a series. Read whichever subject appeals to you first; Far from the Tree has a separate Young Adult edition adapted for younger audiences.

Has Andrew Solomon received any major awards or professional roles?

Yes. According to Booktopia, he is a National Book Award winner, a Professor of Clinical Medical Psychology at Columbia University Medical Center, and a former President of PEN American Center.