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A review by mbrandmaier
Lucky Broken Girl by Ruth Behar
4.0
This is a story of perseverance in the face of adversity. Ruthie badly breaks her leg in a car accident and must stay in bed in a full body cast for close to a year. Just thinking about being trapped immobile like that makes me shudder with claustrophobia.
In spite of being trapped in bed, Ruthie is able to experience many moments of joy during her confinement. A teacher aptly named Miss Joy comes to give Ruthie her school lessons so that she won’t fall behind in school. There is a neighbor and friend, Chico, who awakens Ruthie’s love of making art. And though they have their ups and downs, Ruthie is surrounded by family who loves her and is praying for her recovery.
In spite of being trapped in bed, Ruthie is able to experience many moments of joy during her confinement. A teacher aptly named Miss Joy comes to give Ruthie her school lessons so that she won’t fall behind in school. There is a neighbor and friend, Chico, who awakens Ruthie’s love of making art. And though they have their ups and downs, Ruthie is surrounded by family who loves her and is praying for her recovery.