Madeleine's World: A Biography Of A Three-Year-Old

The Story

Like most biographies, Brian HallÆs account of his daughter Madeleine begins at her birth. But unlike most biographies, it concludes with her third birthday. Along the way, it describes her intriguing transition from infant solipsism through toddler self-absorption to a small personÆs sociability. With his trademark subtle humor and novelistÆs eye for the telling detail, Hall recounts her first laugh, first words, first tantrum, and brings it all to life from the inside out. By speculating on his daughterÆs perceptions as she grows, Hall gives us insights into the evolution of language, attachments and separations, and a youngsterÆs curiosity and fear. What emerges is a portrait of growing consciousness in actionùa universal voyage whose every revelation and frustration is captured with stunning detail and intimacy.