I give Cheryl all the credit in the world for taking on a feat that I certainly never could’ve embarked on. The book captured all of the twists and tuI give Cheryl all the credit in the world for taking on a feat that I certainly never could’ve embarked on. The book captured all of the twists and turns Strayed’s journey had, almost metaphorical to the PCT. That said, while the retelling of her journey did not lack substance, it did lack depth, IMHO. A quick & captivating read no doubt, but a reader shouldn’t finish a book still asking “So what?� if a story has done its job. ...more
Wow! What an intriguing read! I had some skeptacism going into this one because my mom originally quit on it & a friend of mine, although she loved itWow! What an intriguing read! I had some skeptacism going into this one because my mom originally quit on it & a friend of mine, although she loved it, referred to it as "meandering at times" when I was started to read it. I'll agree with my friend that it did take many twists and turns, but mid read I ended up telling my mom she needed to give it another chance. Loved the use of simile, metaphor,dialogue, & description to really put you in the mind of the main & other characters! ...more
This book was on my TBR list AND on the "required reading" list of books we could choose from for a project in one of my classes this semester. This eThis book was on my TBR list AND on the "required reading" list of books we could choose from for a project in one of my classes this semester. This excited me because it NEVER happens anymore! While the book had its profound moments throughout and kept my attention, it didn't end up being what I thought it would. Malcom writes in a very sophisticated, intellectual, educated way (a good thing) but the chapters and examples seemed to drag. I can definitely see now why it is used as academic reading material. I would still recommend, as I think any reader can come away from the book with insights they did not bother to consider before diving into this book. ...more
This book was nothing like I had assumed it would be, but I'm so glad it was written. It comes from the perspective of a boy with autism, and it's mosThis book was nothing like I had assumed it would be, but I'm so glad it was written. It comes from the perspective of a boy with autism, and it's mostly Q&A format that clears up misconceptions and questions regarding many aspect of life with autism is so poignant, the vulnerability to let readers into his world with disability is something I was I saw more of in this world, in books and other media platforms. ...more
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