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A review by bookslifeandeverythingnice
The Pretty One: On Life, Pop Culture, Disability, and Other Reasons to Fall in Love with Me by Keah Brown
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books and Keah Brown for an ARC ebook copy. As always, an honest review from me.
Like:
- fun, quick, entertaining read
- Love her personality
- Discusses that she doesn't want people using her life as a disabled person as their inspiration (instead of being inspired by her personality, achievements and general awesomeness!)
- Her discussion about learning to do her own ponytail
- The author's personality --> it really shows through her writing style and keeps the book a perfect mix of fun but serious
- Discusses depression and suicidal thoughts in general and related to disabilities --- shows people that they're not weird for dealing with these issues
Love:
- created the hashtag #DisabledAndCute --- love it! ❤️ Puts the focus on looking nice and also shines a positive, inclusive light on her, and others, disability
- Truly educates about ableism which is so important since many people at ignorant about this topic and need to educate themselves. So definitely read this book and do a google search!
Dislike:
- Ignorant, rude people that Keah has encountered throughout her life
Wish that:
- there was more (at least in the beginning) about her relationship with herself and within the disabled community, and less about her jealousy of her sister ---- this is mostly related to drama in my personal life and the issues it reminds me of by reading her book --> later on the book becomes more balanced
Overall, a wonderful read that I'm so happy I requested as an ARC copy. I highly recommend it!
Like:
- fun, quick, entertaining read
- Love her personality
- Discusses that she doesn't want people using her life as a disabled person as their inspiration (instead of being inspired by her personality, achievements and general awesomeness!)
- Her discussion about learning to do her own ponytail
- The author's personality --> it really shows through her writing style and keeps the book a perfect mix of fun but serious
- Discusses depression and suicidal thoughts in general and related to disabilities --- shows people that they're not weird for dealing with these issues
Love:
- created the hashtag #DisabledAndCute --- love it! ❤️ Puts the focus on looking nice and also shines a positive, inclusive light on her, and others, disability
- Truly educates about ableism which is so important since many people at ignorant about this topic and need to educate themselves. So definitely read this book and do a google search!
Dislike:
- Ignorant, rude people that Keah has encountered throughout her life
Wish that:
- there was more (at least in the beginning) about her relationship with herself and within the disabled community, and less about her jealousy of her sister ---- this is mostly related to drama in my personal life and the issues it reminds me of by reading her book --> later on the book becomes more balanced
Overall, a wonderful read that I'm so happy I requested as an ARC copy. I highly recommend it!