Susan Nussbaum (Book order)

Susan Nussbaum Book order

Susan Nussbaum's work delves into the experiences of disability and societal perceptions. Her widely produced plays laid the groundwork for her exploration of these themes, which she continues in her debut novel. Nussbaum's writing offers a sharp, humanistic lens through which she examines the complexities of relationships and societal biases. She provides a unique perspective on the lives of those often on the margins, prompting readers toward deeper reflection.

Good Kings, Bad Kings

298 pages
11 hours of reading

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Inside the halls of ILLC, an institution for juveniles with disabilities, we discover a place that is deeply different from and yet remarkably the same as the world outside. Nussbaum crafts a multifaceted portrait of a way of life hidden from most of us. In this isolated place on Chicago's South Side, friendships are forged, trust is built, and love affairs begin. It's in these alliances that the residents of this neglected community ultimately find the strength to bond together, resist their mistreatment, and finally fight back. And in the process, each is transformed.