I enjoyed this children's book, Out Of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper about Melody, a girl with Cerebral Palsy. She had a photographic memory but greatly limited physically. She couldn't talk, walk, feed herself or do basic things. Kids thought she was retarded and pretty much ignored her or made fun of her. When she was in 5th grade, she got a medi-talker which enabled her to communicate. When the kids discovered how smart Melody was, they were very surprised.
This was a quick, enjoyable read that has increased my empathy for those who have disabilities. I recommend this to anyone who knows or has contact with special needs kids.
To see how far we have come as a society though in treating people with Cerebral Palsy, I suggest you read Petey by Ben Mikaelsen which is about the 1920s. This one is very sad but also interesting.
(Karen's review, 5 stars)
Check out Bloggin' bout Books review of this for another opinion: An Important Story For Us All
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This was a 5 star for me also. It definitely makes you look at your reactions to the disabled in a better more respectful way.
ReplyDeleteHere was my review.
http://teawithmarce.blogspot.com/2010/05/teaser-review-of-out-of-my-mind-by.html