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A review by circesophelia
Here I Stand by Christie Watson, Neil Gaiman, Bali Rai, Tim Wynne-Jones, Mary Talbot, Elizabeth Laird, Matt Haig, Tony Birch, Bryan Talbot, Sita Brahmachari, Liz Kessler, Kevin Brooks, Jack Gantos, Frances Hardinge, John Boyne, Chelsea Manning, Ryan Gattis, Sarah Crossan, Chibundu Onuzo, A.L. Kennedy, Amy Leon, Jackie Kay, Amnesty International UK, Kate Charlesworth, Sabrina Mahfouz, Chris Riddell
5.0
The effect this book had on me cannot be described, or put into words.
From the first word I was gripped and enthralled by every story in the anthology, and my heart shattered again and again, as I saw the harsh reality of the society we live in. Despite this though, the lasting impression of this anthology is not depression, or sadness, but instead hope and determination. The inclusion of pieces such as "I believe..." by Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell evokes such a strong reaction and desire to help in the reader that I cannot measure. One of the stories hit home for me too, and made me feel seen and recognised and important - and this solidarity is so important in the society we live in today.
This book undoubtedly changed the course of my life and prompted me to make some of the best decisions I have ever made. Every school, in fact ever household, should have a copy of this book.
From the first word I was gripped and enthralled by every story in the anthology, and my heart shattered again and again, as I saw the harsh reality of the society we live in. Despite this though, the lasting impression of this anthology is not depression, or sadness, but instead hope and determination. The inclusion of pieces such as "I believe..." by Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell evokes such a strong reaction and desire to help in the reader that I cannot measure. One of the stories hit home for me too, and made me feel seen and recognised and important - and this solidarity is so important in the society we live in today.
This book undoubtedly changed the course of my life and prompted me to make some of the best decisions I have ever made. Every school, in fact ever household, should have a copy of this book.