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Rolling Warrior: The Incredible, Sometimes Awkward, True Story of a Rebel Girl on Wheels Who Helped Spark a Revolution by Judith Heumann, Kristen Joiner
6 reviews
ashylibrarian's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
This is a great nonfiction read that shares the story of one of the most influential disability rights activists in the United States, Judy Heumann.
Reads very narrative-like, making this an accessible story for a wide range of readers.
Reads very narrative-like, making this an accessible story for a wide range of readers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Chronic illness, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Bullying and Violence
amberinpieces's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Minor: Genocide and Antisemitism
kxc319's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.5
I loved the information this book gave me to better understand the fight for civil rights for the disability community. Judy adds a unique perspective and voice while also advocating for each person to share their own story. She is truly an amazing person!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Ableism, and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Bullying
bookbrig's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
I read this in one sitting, and it reads super conversational and incredibly compelling. Near the end, I discovered an anecdote about a classmate of mine from junior high, including a photo of her on the capitol steps. It's one of those moments that reminded me how VERY recent the events of this book are. It would make a good crossover read for adults too.
I highly recommend this, and even if you don't read it maybe look into legislation and legal matters that are currently under consideration in 2021 in the US that will have wide ranging ramifications for people with disabilities among other populations. Here's a summation of a recent vigil and a brief piece by congresswoman Ayanna Pressley about Home & Community Based Services. You can also search the hashtag HCBS to find more articles and reporting.
I highly recommend this, and even if you don't read it maybe look into legislation and legal matters that are currently under consideration in 2021 in the US that will have wide ranging ramifications for people with disabilities among other populations. Here's a summation of a recent vigil and a brief piece by congresswoman Ayanna Pressley about Home & Community Based Services. You can also search the hashtag HCBS to find more articles and reporting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
dogbuttsandbooks's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Medical trauma, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Chronic illness, Violence, and Police brutality
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