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A review by hithereimleah
My Brother's Name Is Jessica by John Boyne
5.0
I firmly believe that if everyone were to read this book, the world would become a kinder and far more understanding place. Such an honest, heartbreaking, and enlightening story discussing some of the most important issues that are dealt with daily - gender, relationships, family, politics and freedom.
An already volatile family is thrown into chaos when Sam's older brother, Jason, gains the confidence to tell her family that she is actually Jessica. Their parents are convinced that 'Jason' is just unwell, and Sam refuses to accept that his big brother is actually his big sister. With multiple problems along the way and the help of a wonderfully open-minded Aunt, this story is ultimately about the freedom that acceptance and inclusivity can bring.
An already volatile family is thrown into chaos when Sam's older brother, Jason, gains the confidence to tell her family that she is actually Jessica. Their parents are convinced that 'Jason' is just unwell, and Sam refuses to accept that his big brother is actually his big sister. With multiple problems along the way and the help of a wonderfully open-minded Aunt, this story is ultimately about the freedom that acceptance and inclusivity can bring.