ashley_pl 's review for:

An Invisible Thread by Alex Tresniowski, Valerie Salembier, Laura Schroff

3.75

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 My general takeaway is that Laura Schroff was trying to do a good thing and make a difference in Maurice's life. She didn't try to fix everything but offered him friendship, support and provided basic necessities. For Maurice's part, he gained a role model and supportive parental figure that showed him he did/does have a choice in the kind of life he wants to live. It is not without challenges, but it is not entirely predetermined. The story/events are interesting but I didn't find the writing that engaging or convey as much emotion as I would expect given the details of both her own childhood and Maurice's experiences.