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jenndanblake's review against another edition
4.0
This book was recommended to me by my fourth grader and I really enjoyed it. It is an autobiography of Robert Hoge who was born with an enormous tumor on his face that disfigured him and also was born with disfigured legs. He talks about his experiences growing up. It is written for children, but I found it enlightening as an adult reader.
rifelife's review against another edition
4.0
A courageous story told with grace and humor! Use this with my 7th graders during my #ReadingWithoutWalls choice book unit.
wonderwoman619's review against another edition
4.0
I read this book because Adam recommended it to me! He does not enjoy reading so if he’s recommending something I better read it. True story that shows human struggle and strength. It was fun to talk about this book with Adam! Glad he read this at the start of his middle school journey.
acourtofreading's review against another edition
4.0
This book gave me some serious "Wonder" feels, but with a little more self-deprecating humor thrown in there. I really enjoyed reading this autobiography. It started out with my heart breaking for Robert, but as the story moves on you realize that this kid is not about to be held back because of what people think of him. It was definitely a great read and one that I would recommend to practically anyone because sometimes we need to take a walk in another's shoes to truly understand their struggles and appreciate ourselves.
hellasmella's review against another edition
4.0
My fourth and fifth graders loved this book. It delivers a powerful message about difference and living with stigma.
frances_with_an_e's review against another edition
5.0
I have requested this book for our school library. Beautifully written.
alysha_reads_mi's review
2.0
I love the lesson the book teaches, but the writing wasn’t my favorite.
From the moment Robert was born he had to face challenges. His mother didn’t visit him until he was weeks old. She didn’t bring him home for months. He was “ugly.” Born with an unusual face and legs that would never work properly. He faced countless surgeries on his face as well as two leg amputations. He was fitted with prosthetic legs. Robert tells the story of his life up until grade-ten. He explains how he was teased, how he longed to play a team sport, and how he often struggled medically.
From the moment Robert was born he had to face challenges. His mother didn’t visit him until he was weeks old. She didn’t bring him home for months. He was “ugly.” Born with an unusual face and legs that would never work properly. He faced countless surgeries on his face as well as two leg amputations. He was fitted with prosthetic legs. Robert tells the story of his life up until grade-ten. He explains how he was teased, how he longed to play a team sport, and how he often struggled medically.
hilaryjsc's review against another edition
4.0
Can't think of anything pithy - this is really good, and really thoughtful, and funny too.
sarahannkateri's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
Good nonfiction title to pair with [b:Wonder|11387515|Wonder|R.J. Palacio|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1472429881s/11387515.jpg|16319487]
Good nonfiction title to pair with [b:Wonder|11387515|Wonder|R.J. Palacio|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/books/1472429881s/11387515.jpg|16319487]