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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Robert Hope teaches a great lesson with candor and humor. This quick read is insightful for people of all ages.
I read this book because I got it through a Goodreads Giveaway. It was a quick read but it was a memorable one.
Robert Hoge’s memoir is witty and thought provoking. He did a great job describing what it was like growing up different and accepting it. Life truly is what you make of it.
I will be passing it on to my nephews so they can read it.
Robert Hoge’s memoir is witty and thought provoking. He did a great job describing what it was like growing up different and accepting it. Life truly is what you make of it.
I will be passing it on to my nephews so they can read it.
This. was. amazing.
I personally relate to this.
In this, Robert Hoge described how he was almost abandoned at birth by his mother, but his dad managed to convince her, and now he has a forever lasting love towards them.
It's kind of the same as me, except I'm not "ugly", (not trying to insult you, Robert, if you're reading this)
I have glasses, so people would call me "Four-eyes" all the time. It hurt, but I got used to it.
But this book was great. I would definetely recommend!
I personally relate to this.
In this, Robert Hoge described how he was almost abandoned at birth by his mother, but his dad managed to convince her, and now he has a forever lasting love towards them.
It's kind of the same as me, except I'm not "ugly", (not trying to insult you, Robert, if you're reading this)
I have glasses, so people would call me "Four-eyes" all the time. It hurt, but I got used to it.
But this book was great. I would definetely recommend!
I read this before giving it to my 13 year old son. It is a very quick read and, I think, perfect for young readers (my edition says it's for ages 8 and up). My rating is for how much I enjoyed it (it was ok), but I anticipate my 13 year old liking it a lot more than me. I found the writing a bit too simplistic, pedantic, and sometimes a bit clichéd.
Now that is out of the way, I want to recommend this book! I think every kid who has ever had a hard time fitting in can relate to Robert Hoge, and learn something from his story. (They will also appreciate his humour.) By the end of the book, Hoge has found his niche, surrounded by his loving family, and he owns his face — his ugliness and his disability are parts of who he is. I think that this memoir does a good job of showing the reader how he came to that conclusion, of helping us understand why he decided, at age 14, not to have any more operations to make him look more "normal".
"An operation to fix my face would mean leaving behind this horrid, bumpy, uneven, unequal, disquieting, disfigured, disturbing face that made me who I am. Sometimes people would say to me that I'd managed to do quite well despite my appearance and my disability. And I started to realize that I hadn't become who I was despite those things. There was just as much chance I had become who I was because of my ugliness and my disability."
Now that is out of the way, I want to recommend this book! I think every kid who has ever had a hard time fitting in can relate to Robert Hoge, and learn something from his story. (They will also appreciate his humour.) By the end of the book, Hoge has found his niche, surrounded by his loving family, and he owns his face — his ugliness and his disability are parts of who he is. I think that this memoir does a good job of showing the reader how he came to that conclusion, of helping us understand why he decided, at age 14, not to have any more operations to make him look more "normal".
"An operation to fix my face would mean leaving behind this horrid, bumpy, uneven, unequal, disquieting, disfigured, disturbing face that made me who I am. Sometimes people would say to me that I'd managed to do quite well despite my appearance and my disability. And I started to realize that I hadn't become who I was despite those things. There was just as much chance I had become who I was because of my ugliness and my disability."
I listened to this with my 9yo (his pick), and it was a lovely book.
I mean, this was okay. I definitely think that kids who love WONDER and are looking for readalikes would enjoy this book because the subject matter is similar - a kid with disabilities and a facial deformity dealing with school and life and being bullied.
I *think* that this is a young readers adaptation of a book originally published for adults in Australia, which may explain why the writing is a little patchy. I purchased this for our teen fiction before reading it and I'll keep it there, but there's no reason younger kids wouldn't enjoy this book. I'd say it's solidly 4th-8th.
I *think* that this is a young readers adaptation of a book originally published for adults in Australia, which may explain why the writing is a little patchy. I purchased this for our teen fiction before reading it and I'll keep it there, but there's no reason younger kids wouldn't enjoy this book. I'd say it's solidly 4th-8th.
An excellent companion to Wonder (either the book or the movie). A true story of how a child with facial deformities grew up and met the challenges. Written for children/young adults but interesting to this adult.
This truly is a very moving and inspiring read and one in which I won't forget.
Mary Hoge went into labour on the 21st of July 1972 and endured a long and difficult labour. On Sunday 23rd of July 1972 she gave birth to her fifth child Robert Hoge. After he was born Mary asked if her baby was alright and the doctors reply was no. Of course no parent wants to hear that straight after giving birth.
Robert Hoge was born with a large tumour on his forehead which ran all the way down to the tip of where his nose should've been. He was also born with deformed legs. The right leg was three quarters as long as it should have been and it had a small foot that bent forward at an odd angle with only four toes. The left leg was evens shorter and only had two toes which were both malformed.
Mary thought that perhaps her son would die, but her husband Vince believed he was strong and healthy and that he would live. Both Mary and Vince were very upset but it was Mary who didn't want to look at her son and nor did she want to take him home. Once Mary was well enough she left the hospital but she did not take her son with her. Mary and Vince's other children enquired as to where their baby brother was and they were told exactly what was wrong with him. The children all agreed that Robert should be brought home where he belonged and so their parents ended up bringing him home.
Robert must undergo numerous operations which start from a very young age and all these operations all carry very high risks. When Robert is old enough he starts school and this is where he will have to be strong once again. Robert is determined to let nothing get in his way and we see how he grows into an extraordinary young man. This is a very touching, beautiful and emotional story. I really enjoyed this memoir and I have no hesitation in recommending it.
Mary Hoge went into labour on the 21st of July 1972 and endured a long and difficult labour. On Sunday 23rd of July 1972 she gave birth to her fifth child Robert Hoge. After he was born Mary asked if her baby was alright and the doctors reply was no. Of course no parent wants to hear that straight after giving birth.
Robert Hoge was born with a large tumour on his forehead which ran all the way down to the tip of where his nose should've been. He was also born with deformed legs. The right leg was three quarters as long as it should have been and it had a small foot that bent forward at an odd angle with only four toes. The left leg was evens shorter and only had two toes which were both malformed.
Mary thought that perhaps her son would die, but her husband Vince believed he was strong and healthy and that he would live. Both Mary and Vince were very upset but it was Mary who didn't want to look at her son and nor did she want to take him home. Once Mary was well enough she left the hospital but she did not take her son with her. Mary and Vince's other children enquired as to where their baby brother was and they were told exactly what was wrong with him. The children all agreed that Robert should be brought home where he belonged and so their parents ended up bringing him home.
Robert must undergo numerous operations which start from a very young age and all these operations all carry very high risks. When Robert is old enough he starts school and this is where he will have to be strong once again. Robert is determined to let nothing get in his way and we see how he grows into an extraordinary young man. This is a very touching, beautiful and emotional story. I really enjoyed this memoir and I have no hesitation in recommending it.
Ugly will make you ugly cry for the author. It's a heartbreaking and touching look at disabilities. This is a must read!