"We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves"

"We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves" is a novel that explores complex themes of family, identity, and ethical questions about animal research. It tells the story of a woman named Rosemary and her experiences growing up with her brother, Fern, a trained chimpanzee. The story reveals how their early lives were intertwined with the ethical dilemmas of using animals in scientific experiments. Through Rosemary’s perspective, the book examines how loss and secrets shape our understanding of ourselves and others, blending humor and tragedy to challenge perceptions of human and animal relationships.