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claudiaswisher 's review for:
Ugly
by Robert Hoge
A memoir, written at a level that children can read and understand...can't think of another I've read....Robert Hoge is from Australia...has made a good living writing...and so he tackles his own memoir.
Robert is the fifth of five children, and was born with several deformities. He had a huge tumor (huge for a newborn) on his face, obliterating his nose, and neither leg was correctly formed...his mother was unable to even look at him at first. And thus begins one of the most honest books I've read.
Robert's story is about surgeries and recovery. About going to school. About facing bullies...he has an interesting chapter about names classmates called him. He rates them on originality, hurtfulness, humor...and how they make him feel. His analytical approach to bullies could be very helpful for other children who are struggling.
Robert wants to belong, to play sports, to smile and laugh with his buddies. He wants control over his own life....and ultimately he DOES take control in a very courageous fashion.
The writing is clear and child-like...which will appeal to the audience he's trying to reach.
Robert Hoge is the role model many sensitive students need...someone who sees beyond his own disabilities and lousy luck, to find value in his life and a purpose for it.
Robert is the fifth of five children, and was born with several deformities. He had a huge tumor (huge for a newborn) on his face, obliterating his nose, and neither leg was correctly formed...his mother was unable to even look at him at first. And thus begins one of the most honest books I've read.
Robert's story is about surgeries and recovery. About going to school. About facing bullies...he has an interesting chapter about names classmates called him. He rates them on originality, hurtfulness, humor...and how they make him feel. His analytical approach to bullies could be very helpful for other children who are struggling.
Robert wants to belong, to play sports, to smile and laugh with his buddies. He wants control over his own life....and ultimately he DOES take control in a very courageous fashion.
The writing is clear and child-like...which will appeal to the audience he's trying to reach.
Robert Hoge is the role model many sensitive students need...someone who sees beyond his own disabilities and lousy luck, to find value in his life and a purpose for it.