The Law on Children

Ian McEwan is one of the authors of the "ruling triumvirate" of contemporary British prose. A laureate of the Booker Prize. The novel "Atonement" brought the author worldwide fame.
Is it possible to separate Siamese twins knowing that one of them will die? Who should the girls from the Orthodox community be left with in the event of their parents' divorce: with the mother who wants to break traditions and give them an education, or with the father who believes that the girls have no need to study? Judge Fiona May has almost her entire life been resolving these complex issues.
And now there's a new hearing. Adam Henry needs a blood transfusion; otherwise, he will die. The boy and his parents are against it, as this procedure contradicts their faith. Fiona has the right to disregard their opinion in order to save Adam's life. But at the same time, she will deprive him of his faith and the support of his family. The judge has only a few days to make a decision. After that, nothing will be able to help Adam.
Fiona will make the only correct decision, in her opinion. This will forever change her life and Adam's life.