Review of My Brave Face
Posted: 01 Feb 2022, 18:12
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "My Brave Face" by Heather Simpson.]
My Brave Face is an elegant memoir by Heather Simpson. Heather was born in Fremantle with a disease called Osteogenesis Imperfecta (brittle bone disease). When Heather was old enough, she married Raymond Simpson and later gave birth to Stephen.
Stephen brought happiness to his parents. His father and mother loved him very much. Unfortunately, Stephen inherited the brittle bone disease from his mother. His bones were so brittle that if he laughed too hard, he could break a rib. If he fell, he could break his leg or hand. This didn’t stop his parents from loving him and trying their best to give Stephen a normal life. In this book, Heather shares their beautiful story and all the distress that accompanied it.
In my opinion, Stephen’s parents gave him more than a normal life. I was moved by the kind of love Heather and Ray showered Stephen with. Their family was unique, and their relationship with one another was nothing less than beautiful. I enjoyed reading about Stephen’s sense of humor and admired how smart he was. He seemed like a person I’d have been good friends with. I also enjoyed the author’s straightforward writing manner and her vibrant storytelling skills. Her attention to detail was amazing, and I enjoyed how she put everything together.
I enjoyed reading about their adventures and all the fun they had while traveling from place to place. My favorite part of this book was when Stephen got a special visitor while he was in the hospital. I love that Heather included pictures in this book because it added depth to the story and brought the book to life. Seeing pictures of Stephen and his parents made me feel closer to them, and I appreciate the effort Heather put into writing this book.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I didn’t rate this book lower because I don’t hate anything about it. The story was interesting and emotional and filled with moments that made me tear up. I believe that Stephen's story can give more people hope, so more people should read it. I was able to spot an error, but I still believe that a professional edited this book well. I recommend this book to adults over the age of 16 who enjoy reading emotional stories. People living with disabilities and parents who have children living with disabilities may also enjoy connecting with the story of Stephen and his parents.
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My Brave Face
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My Brave Face is an elegant memoir by Heather Simpson. Heather was born in Fremantle with a disease called Osteogenesis Imperfecta (brittle bone disease). When Heather was old enough, she married Raymond Simpson and later gave birth to Stephen.
Stephen brought happiness to his parents. His father and mother loved him very much. Unfortunately, Stephen inherited the brittle bone disease from his mother. His bones were so brittle that if he laughed too hard, he could break a rib. If he fell, he could break his leg or hand. This didn’t stop his parents from loving him and trying their best to give Stephen a normal life. In this book, Heather shares their beautiful story and all the distress that accompanied it.
In my opinion, Stephen’s parents gave him more than a normal life. I was moved by the kind of love Heather and Ray showered Stephen with. Their family was unique, and their relationship with one another was nothing less than beautiful. I enjoyed reading about Stephen’s sense of humor and admired how smart he was. He seemed like a person I’d have been good friends with. I also enjoyed the author’s straightforward writing manner and her vibrant storytelling skills. Her attention to detail was amazing, and I enjoyed how she put everything together.
I enjoyed reading about their adventures and all the fun they had while traveling from place to place. My favorite part of this book was when Stephen got a special visitor while he was in the hospital. I love that Heather included pictures in this book because it added depth to the story and brought the book to life. Seeing pictures of Stephen and his parents made me feel closer to them, and I appreciate the effort Heather put into writing this book.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. I didn’t rate this book lower because I don’t hate anything about it. The story was interesting and emotional and filled with moments that made me tear up. I believe that Stephen's story can give more people hope, so more people should read it. I was able to spot an error, but I still believe that a professional edited this book well. I recommend this book to adults over the age of 16 who enjoy reading emotional stories. People living with disabilities and parents who have children living with disabilities may also enjoy connecting with the story of Stephen and his parents.
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My Brave Face
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon