Sunday, April 23, 2017

Out of My Mind

Out of My Mind


Draper, S. (2010). Out of my mind. USA: Atheneum Books for Young Readers.

Melody is smarter than most but, unfortunately her disability prevents anyone from knowing this. Melody was born with cerebral palsy.  To the outside world there is only silent but, she has photographic memory and is very intelligent. As she struggles to be heard in any way possible, she encounters bullying, heartache, misdiagnosis, independence and true friendship.

I highly recommend this book for anyone 10 and up. It should give you a unique perspective on how we view each other and the struggles those with disabilities face daily. This book is not met to be precisely correct in every aspect of special needs individuals but, it does leave you with a better understanding of the world they live in and how we all fit whether good or bad.

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