Review of My Brave Face
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Review of My Brave Face
[Following is a volunteer review of "My Brave Face" by Heather Simpson.]
My Brave Face by Heather Simpson is a memoir about hope and courage. It presents the life of the author's son and the way he inspired those around him. Also, this non-fiction book illustrates themes such as family life, friendship, loss, and death.
Briefly, this book focuses on the journey of Heather Simpson, her husband Ray, and her son Stephen, who suffer from a severe form of osteogenesis imperfecta, a bone disease. The author illustrates the hardships she faced together with her family, the cycle of her and Stephen's hospitalizations, and the family's move from Australia to America. Also, Heather highlights the happiest moments in her family's life and emphasizes valuable lessons for anyone.
I liked that the author offered a glimpse into the mind of a superheroine who raised a child with disabilities. I admired her strong mindset and her son's bravery to face his condition and enjoy normality. For instance, I empathized with Heather's inner struggles caused by Stephen's disease and the attitude of those around her. Also, I appreciated her effort to share her son's inspiring story, physical and emotional pain, intellectual talents, values, and friends.
Another positive aspect of this book was its organized structure. I appreciated how Heather Simpson gradually and linearly presented her son's life experiences from childhood to his later years. I enjoyed reading about her family's trips, adventures, and hilarious moments, but the numerous hospital visits and fractures depressed me. For example, Stephen's imitations of different American accents amused me, but his isolation and depression after he had to walk only in an electric wheelchair saddened me deeply.
There is no aspect I dislike about My Brave Face. I gladly rate this memoir 5 out of 5 stars because it taught me to never give up regardless of life's hardships and helped me better understand the challenges a disabled person and his family face. I empathized with Stephen's condition and loved his formula for a happy life: faith, friendships, and fun. I liked the various pictures of the family members, and the tributes to Stephen from his friends and carers deeply moved me. Also, this book was exceptionally well edited. I discovered no single error while reading it.
I recommend this book to people who like adventure sprinkled with dramatic and hilarious moments. It is perfect for those interested in reading the hardships of a boy who can break his bones at any time, but not for those who are not fans of memoirs. Also, My Brave Face is suitable for a large audience because it has just a few non-borderline profanities and no erotic content.
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My Brave Face by Heather Simpson is a memoir about hope and courage. It presents the life of the author's son and the way he inspired those around him. Also, this non-fiction book illustrates themes such as family life, friendship, loss, and death.
Briefly, this book focuses on the journey of Heather Simpson, her husband Ray, and her son Stephen, who suffer from a severe form of osteogenesis imperfecta, a bone disease. The author illustrates the hardships she faced together with her family, the cycle of her and Stephen's hospitalizations, and the family's move from Australia to America. Also, Heather highlights the happiest moments in her family's life and emphasizes valuable lessons for anyone.
I liked that the author offered a glimpse into the mind of a superheroine who raised a child with disabilities. I admired her strong mindset and her son's bravery to face his condition and enjoy normality. For instance, I empathized with Heather's inner struggles caused by Stephen's disease and the attitude of those around her. Also, I appreciated her effort to share her son's inspiring story, physical and emotional pain, intellectual talents, values, and friends.
Another positive aspect of this book was its organized structure. I appreciated how Heather Simpson gradually and linearly presented her son's life experiences from childhood to his later years. I enjoyed reading about her family's trips, adventures, and hilarious moments, but the numerous hospital visits and fractures depressed me. For example, Stephen's imitations of different American accents amused me, but his isolation and depression after he had to walk only in an electric wheelchair saddened me deeply.
There is no aspect I dislike about My Brave Face. I gladly rate this memoir 5 out of 5 stars because it taught me to never give up regardless of life's hardships and helped me better understand the challenges a disabled person and his family face. I empathized with Stephen's condition and loved his formula for a happy life: faith, friendships, and fun. I liked the various pictures of the family members, and the tributes to Stephen from his friends and carers deeply moved me. Also, this book was exceptionally well edited. I discovered no single error while reading it.
I recommend this book to people who like adventure sprinkled with dramatic and hilarious moments. It is perfect for those interested in reading the hardships of a boy who can break his bones at any time, but not for those who are not fans of memoirs. Also, My Brave Face is suitable for a large audience because it has just a few non-borderline profanities and no erotic content.
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My Brave Face
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