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karrama's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent, empathetic role model who goes through it to get there. Glad to see a female representation of someone with Tourrettes in children's literature.
sumayyaha's review against another edition
3.0
One of those sad and wholesome books, but didn't quite reach its potential.
reader4evr's review against another edition
3.0
I’m glad there is finally another book in verse for middle schoolers but this wasn’t my favorite. Will kids like it...yes for sure and I will recommend it.
The kids were so horrible in this book very Mean Girls like. Made me upset as well especially when the teachers didn’t do anything right away about it! Also, what the heck was up with her mom? Calliope was totally calling out how unhappy she was and she just didn’t get it even when she finally told her how she felt straight up!
Although I wasn’t happy with the way it ended initially but now that I think about it I’m glad it didn’t perfectly.
Also, why was it called Forget me nots but really she loved Poppies? Lol
The kids were so horrible in this book very Mean Girls like. Made me upset as well especially when the teachers didn’t do anything right away about it! Also, what the heck was up with her mom? Calliope was totally calling out how unhappy she was and she just didn’t get it even when she finally told her how she felt straight up!
Although I wasn’t happy with the way it ended initially but now that I think about it I’m glad it didn’t perfectly.
Also, why was it called Forget me nots but really she loved Poppies? Lol
cdjdhj's review against another edition
4.0
A very nice, quick YA book about friendship, loss, bullying and Tourette Syndrome. Worth reading. This is a good one for upper elementary and junior high students.
thehal's review against another edition
4.0
I always say I hate poetry, but even if a great part of this was written like it (or formatted?) I really enjoyed it. This form of writing also felt right for how I myself feel. I always had facial tics and got diagnosed with a tic disorder last year and since then developed some other tics and also found out about mental tics and alot of other things that should've been obvious to me before but never were because I wasn't educated enough about tic disorders. My mental tics often cause my thoughts to stop or stutter while reading, and during this book I realised, it's a bit like the cut of the lines in poetry. At least it feels like it. And understanding and seeing this made it more comfortable? I don't really know how to put this into words...
Even though this book seems to be more for a younger audience, it went deep into my heart. I am at the moment trying to come to terms with my tics, that I'll maybe have them forever or at least for a very long time, and I am trying to learn how to now mask, not supress my tics. Especially in public.
Even though this book seems to be more for a younger audience, it went deep into my heart. I am at the moment trying to come to terms with my tics, that I'll maybe have them forever or at least for a very long time, and I am trying to learn how to now mask, not supress my tics. Especially in public.
gracieschnitker's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
drridareads's review against another edition
5.0
Edit: PLEASE READ THIS BOOK. IDK ANYONE WHO HAS
__________________________
I am Calliope June.
I wish I could fly to the moon.
There’d be no one there
to laugh or to stare
and no one to call me a goon.
A man should choose a friend who is better than himself.
Forget Me Not is about Calliope June who has Tourette's. Ellie Terry herself also has Tourette's; can we appreciate the own voices representation for mental disorders.
This book is beautifully written in verse it's something I want to recommend to all my GR friends.It
This book is about friendship, family, hope and so much.
Nothing,
not even cheese-covered puffs of yum,
can fill the gaping hole
inside my heart—
the gaping hole
where a friend should go.
We follow Calliope as she moves to yet another new place with her mom. We see life through her eyes; and see how horrible people are to someone who is little different. Her emotions are portrayed so well that I could feel them. We see her anxiety and her tics.
I was dreaming.
I was a red poppy
growing
growing
in a field of white roses.
I was admiring their beauty,
their sameness,
when pointed teeth emerged
from their perfect white mouths
gnashing
gnashing
at me
the poppy.
Maybe if I ignore it long enough,
the feeling will go away?
I
resist
resist
but the feeling gains momentum,
like a bicycle rolling down a hill
until it is out of control.
whack! whack! whack! whack!
We see her befriend her friendly neighbour; Jinsong. At first he's reluctant to be seen with her but then a beautiful friendship blooms. And it's extra special since she's never had a real friend before.
I want to pluck
the moon from the sky,
swing it around
in circles.
Is this what it feels like
to have a best friend?
Maybe we’ll hang out
every day—
have picnics
tell jokes
share secrets
pass notes
have fun.
This book also mentions the stigma associated with mental disorder all thanks to movies. And OMG I fucking hate movies that do this, and their still being made. Do they have any clue about the harm they are doing to children and people with these disorders everywhere.
Dr. Flagner also said
that if he were me,
he wouldn’t go around telling everybody,
because Tourette’s is a very
misunderstood
disorder
and if people knew,
they’d treat me different,
expect me to curse
spit in their face
give them the finger,
because that’s all they’ve seen in the movies
even though not everyone
who has Tourette’s
does that.
We see her mom; who had problems catering to her child's needs. And what I've learnt is that just listen to your child. When she doesn't and cuts her hair; it just worsens things.
Ellie Terry also has a short video on youtube about her tics and there's a beautiful book trailer for this book too. I loved the author's note in the end. This like applies to all of us.
I’d also like to add that while Calli’s tics and compulsions are based on my own experiences, each case of Tourette’s—just like every person—is different. And different is good. Embrace what makes you different, and don’t be afraid to show it to the world.
This book will make you cry and smile so feel so much. So if you're a fan of that you should read this book. But also because you will learn something. Also recommend to people who liked[b:Wonder|11387515|Wonder|R.J. Palacio|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1545695751l/11387515._SY75_.jpg|16319487].
------------------------------
Started this 3hrs ago and I'm done now.
An own voices story about a girl with Tourette's Syndrome.
Full RTC..someday
__________________________
I am Calliope June.
I wish I could fly to the moon.
There’d be no one there
to laugh or to stare
and no one to call me a goon.
A man should choose a friend who is better than himself.
Forget Me Not is about Calliope June who has Tourette's. Ellie Terry herself also has Tourette's; can we appreciate the own voices representation for mental disorders.
This book is beautifully written in verse it's something I want to recommend to all my GR friends.It
This book is about friendship, family, hope and so much.
Nothing,
not even cheese-covered puffs of yum,
can fill the gaping hole
inside my heart—
the gaping hole
where a friend should go.
We follow Calliope as she moves to yet another new place with her mom. We see life through her eyes; and see how horrible people are to someone who is little different. Her emotions are portrayed so well that I could feel them. We see her anxiety and her tics.
I was dreaming.
I was a red poppy
growing
growing
in a field of white roses.
I was admiring their beauty,
their sameness,
when pointed teeth emerged
from their perfect white mouths
gnashing
gnashing
at me
the poppy.
Maybe if I ignore it long enough,
the feeling will go away?
I
resist
resist
but the feeling gains momentum,
like a bicycle rolling down a hill
until it is out of control.
whack! whack! whack! whack!
We see her befriend her friendly neighbour; Jinsong. At first he's reluctant to be seen with her but then a beautiful friendship blooms. And it's extra special since she's never had a real friend before.
I want to pluck
the moon from the sky,
swing it around
in circles.
Is this what it feels like
to have a best friend?
Maybe we’ll hang out
every day—
have picnics
tell jokes
share secrets
pass notes
have fun.
This book also mentions the stigma associated with mental disorder all thanks to movies. And OMG I fucking hate movies that do this, and their still being made. Do they have any clue about the harm they are doing to children and people with these disorders everywhere.
Dr. Flagner also said
that if he were me,
he wouldn’t go around telling everybody,
because Tourette’s is a very
misunderstood
disorder
and if people knew,
they’d treat me different,
expect me to curse
spit in their face
give them the finger,
because that’s all they’ve seen in the movies
even though not everyone
who has Tourette’s
does that.
We see her mom; who had problems catering to her child's needs. And what I've learnt is that just listen to your child. When she doesn't and cuts her hair; it just worsens things.
Spoiler
And I feel so proud of Callie when she finally speaks out to her by the endEllie Terry also has a short video on youtube about her tics and there's a beautiful book trailer for this book too. I loved the author's note in the end. This like applies to all of us.
I’d also like to add that while Calli’s tics and compulsions are based on my own experiences, each case of Tourette’s—just like every person—is different. And different is good. Embrace what makes you different, and don’t be afraid to show it to the world.
This book will make you cry and smile so feel so much. So if you're a fan of that you should read this book. But also because you will learn something. Also recommend to people who liked[b:Wonder|11387515|Wonder|R.J. Palacio|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1545695751l/11387515._SY75_.jpg|16319487].
------------------------------
Started this 3hrs ago and I'm done now.
An own voices story about a girl with Tourette's Syndrome.
Full RTC..someday
rballenger's review against another edition
3.0
Type of read: Commuter (listened to and from work)
What made me pick it up: One of the TN R.E.A.D.S Challenges for March is to read a book with flowers on the cover. I was looking up some poetry and found 'Forget Me Not.' I liked the description and that it would fit my reading challenge.
Overall rating: 'Forget Me Not' is a charming and simplistic story that tackles hard subjects like fitting in, accepting yourself for who you are, and being confident to speak up. I had absolutely zero expectations coming into reading this book and I was pleasantly surprised. Very glad I picked this one up to fulfill my TN R.E.A.D.S Challenge.
What made me pick it up: One of the TN R.E.A.D.S Challenges for March is to read a book with flowers on the cover. I was looking up some poetry and found 'Forget Me Not.' I liked the description and that it would fit my reading challenge.
Overall rating: 'Forget Me Not' is a charming and simplistic story that tackles hard subjects like fitting in, accepting yourself for who you are, and being confident to speak up. I had absolutely zero expectations coming into reading this book and I was pleasantly surprised. Very glad I picked this one up to fulfill my TN R.E.A.D.S Challenge.
bridgetbosworth's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
barizley's review against another edition
4.0
I’ll have to remember this one when I have tweens/middle schoolers. Would be great to read together and discuss how to not be an A hole.