smilerac 's review for:

Ugly by Robert Hoge

4.0

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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This is a beautiful, inspirational, heart-warming memoir of an innocent kid in a challenging world. I love how the author has included humor making the readers giggle and, at the same time, value a person by character and not by attractiveness. I have grown massive respect for the coach, Mr. Frank, who not only supported and trained Robert to play lawn bowls but was also willing to leave his club to do so. Handling stares and criticism wasn't easy, but Robert overcame the obstacles and was brave to embrace his looks. This book also shows how children are open to you no matter how different you are until they grow up and are brainwashed by society.
*I received this book in exchange for an honest review.