Review of The Boy Who Finally Stood Up For himself

Roy Nick · Post by **Roy Nick** » 18 Dec 2021, 10:38

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Boy Who Finally Stood Up For himself" by Youseline Speaks.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Have you been a victim of bullying? I'm sure you can agree that it isn't a pretty feeling. You get bullied for many reasons. Some people want to get validated by the "cool kids." Others lack confidence in their looks and want to be associated with the well-liked guys at school. It's easy for bullies to spot their potential prey because it's in them. The constant feeling of superiority and having power over others makes bullies want to carry on their malice on their prey. But do they ever consider how their victims feel? Some drag themselves into depression or worse— suicide.

Kevin Junior is in kindergarten and without friends. Being incredibly passive, his classmates consider him a freak. When a new student, Michael, joins his school, Kevin gets excited, approaches him, and gives him all his new school supplies. He desperately needed at least one friend. Instead, Michael would be Junior's nightmare for quite a long time.

Kevin's mum and dad see the pain in their son's eyes from the constant harassment from the other kids, especially Michael. But Junior is not alone. Abigail, Chris, and Rochelle are victims of bullying. Kevin's mum decides to create an awareness group on Facebook for any parent whose child is a victim of bullying. Will the new publicity create more problems for Kevin and the others back at school? Or will they experience positive change after all? The Boy Who Finally Stood Up For Himself by Youseline Speaks will satisfy your curiosity.

I liked the gradual progress with Kevin. The author did not make it appear unreal, like children's fairy tales. Junior and the rest move from kindergarten to fifth grade, where the constant bullying weighs the victims down to the point of breakdown. It was sad to see they experienced pain to the extent of wanting to abandon school indefinitely.

There is an instance of suicide. Rochelle decides enough is enough, and she'd take her own life. She had gone through enough pain in her life. Will she succeed in the dreadful ordeal?

The book is professionally revised, as I only detected two grammatical flaws. I admired the extent a family can go to support their child both at school and home. Society, too, plays a role in condemning the mean acts of bullying. I did not find anything to dislike. This book inspired me. Therefore, I rate it 4 out of 4 stars. I recommend it to young adults who are constant victims of bullying.

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Post by **Chijindu Ifedigbo** » 24 Dec 2021, 02:24

Recently, someone in a secondary school in Nigeria(Down college) died as a result of bullying by senior students. Secondary school students need to read this book inorder to know the disadvantages of bullying. Thanks for this awesome review

Favour David 2 · Post by **Favour David 2** » 24 Dec 2021, 02:37

Amazing, hopefully people can learn from this book and be able to stand for themselves, because even elderly people get bullied

Taana Ueh · Post by **Taana Ueh** » 24 Dec 2021, 04:10

Chijindu Ifedigbo wrote: ↑24 Dec 2021, 02:24 Recently, someone in a secondary school in Nigeria(Down college) died as a result of bullying by senior students. Secondary school students need to read this book inorder to know the disadvantages of bullying. Thanks for this awesome review

Thank you, this is rather apt. With bullying, it's always about the bullies. They really do not think the victims are humans or have feelings until their actions have become too destructive

Godsglory R · Post by **Godsglory R** » 24 Dec 2021, 15:33

Bullying is a very big problem in schools these days. Books like this help create awareness so no one can say they've never heard of it before; which no one could actually say though. I actually want to know if Rochelle would go through with it.
Thanks for the great review!

Kajol Dadhania · Post by **Kajol Dadhania** » 26 Dec 2021, 22:00

It's sad to know the person you helped is now bullying you. Sometimes it becomes hard to watch how ruthless people can be to others just to make themselves feel better.

Kajol Dadhania · Post by **Kajol Dadhania** » 26 Dec 2021, 22:01

By the way great review

Purplesturv · Post by **Purplesturv** » 27 Dec 2021, 23:17

Bullying is such a terrible thing. It's nice that this book creates a form of a support group for people being bullied. Thanks for the amazing review.

Mbal33 · Post by **Mbal33** » 29 Dec 2021, 17:44

This book is a must have for parents and pupils. Bullying remains a challenge that needs everyone to take a stand against. Thought provoking review.

Ramiz Ul Hassan · Post by **Ramiz Ul Hassan** » 31 Dec 2021, 09:16

It never easy for childrens to handle such situations. They feel helpless and usually become very desperate to come out of it. This book guides well to parents of such children who are facing it. Indeed a good book to read.

joyce tembo 1 · Post by **joyce tembo 1** » 03 Jan 2022, 04:36

Bullying is something that takes way your self esteem. many people loses courage and even forget the reason to Live. bullying is a master that no one knows how to stop It the only left to do is show some love and care to others

Kevin Okoth 1 · Post by **Kevin Okoth 1** » 06 Jan 2022, 01:16

4 years ago in kenya there were some form fours in a certain school in kenya who bullied a new boy untill the boy decided to commit suicide. The fact that the story was not there by that time for the boys to read by that time to know the effects of bullying saddens me very much.

Venus2304 · Post by **Venus2304** » 13 Jan 2022, 03:27

I would definitely recommend this book to my younger brother who is currently in high school.
It is very important that we educate younger generation on the consequences of bullying or being bullied.