SUMMARY
WE ARE ALL COMPLETELY BESIDE OURSELVES
BASED ON THE BOOK BY KAREN JOY FOWLER
SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES
CONTENT
The Childhood Years
The Family's Experiment
Fern's Departure
Growing Up and Feeling Alone
The Secret of Fern
The Search for Normalcy
Returning to the Past
The Final Confrontation
Acceptance and Reflection
General Analysis
ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK
"We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves" by Karen Joy Fowler follows Rosemary Cooke, who recounts her unusual childhood marked by the presence of her chimpanzee sibling, Fern, raised as part of the family. The story explores Rosemary’s emotional journey as she navigates the complexity of family life, identity, and the consequences of a psychological experiment conducted by her father. The novel delves into themes of memory, trauma, ethical dilemmas in human-animal relationships, and the impact of scientific experiments on family dynamics. Rosemary’s quest for understanding and healing drives the narrative, blending humor, sorrow, and thought-provoking social commentary.
