Review of Why Me

Alice Ngugi · Post by **Alice Ngugi** » 09 Jun 2021, 02:00

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Why Me" by David Armstrong.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Why Me? is an impeccable autobiography that tells the story of David M. Armstrong. This book sheds new light on the plight of foster children and what all concerned parties can do to love them right. Using his own experiences, he explains what he believes is the right approach to handling foster children.

David grew up not knowing love as a positive attribute. To him, love never felt right. Everyone in his life who was supposed to love him hurt him. His father left him while he was very young. His mother did not protect him from abuse. As he grew, it was hard for him to process what love truly meant. At a young age, he found himself without a caregiver. He would then have to be in foster care. This state of affairs only increased his pain and feelings of worthlessness. He developed a resentful attitude that landed him in a lot of trouble. For five years, he was in and out of foster homes and youth correctional facilities. The course that his life was taking spelled doom for the young man. Fortunately, when all hope seemed lost, he met two pivotal men that drastically changed his entire worldview. Thanks to the two men, he turned on a new page in his life. He has so far lived a life worth emulating and is an inspiration to many.

What I loved most about this book is the sincerity of the author while telling the story. He does not hide that it was not easy to deal with and take care of him. The author also uses his experiences to teach people how to love difficult foster children the right way. He explains that each child is different, and it may be difficult to empathize with children dealing with abandonment. He advises those working with children that trying to compare the pain with something else may be the wrong approach. Throughout the book, he leaves tips about loving them the right way by validating their feelings and choosing to give them what they need most, understanding.

There was nothing that I did not like about this book. It gripped my attention from the very first page. As I read through, I couldn’t help but empathize with this young man who loathed the word love. Indeed, reading this book makes one appreciate just how difficult some people have it. It also inspires hope that it is possible to achieve greatness against all odds. David is the true definition of the phrase that there is greatness in every human.

Based on the great mission that this book could accomplish, I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. The story has a great flow. It starts in a manner that keeps one glued to the end. It does not relent as it progresses. I am yet to see a book that inspires foster children workers to be better. It has included evidence-based analogies that are easy to grasp and make one see the bigger picture. It is a mentoring book.

I recommend this book to anyone who is involved in foster children in one way or another. Foster parents, social workers, youth correctional facilities workers, law enforcers, and ministers will get inspiration to deal with difficult foster children. It is a great learning tool for anyone dealing with abandonment. There is someone who understands that feeling very well.

I did not find any errors while reading. The book was exceptionally edited.This book is worth reading.

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Miriam nkere · Post by **Miriam nkere** » 18 Jun 2021, 06:22

Wow what an interesting review, your review made d book so lovable, real and touching, indeed its not easy to grow without love, being abandoned and abused, great book.

Mtibza eM · Post by **Mtibza eM** » 18 Jun 2021, 09:01

Thank you for sharing this review. I enjoyed reading it.

El_limitless · Post by **El_limitless** » 18 Jun 2021, 10:00

I love writers who use their experiences to effect change; after all, that's the whole essence of telling stories. I'd love to learn from the author the right way to handle foster children. Great review.

Durgeshwari Dolas · Post by **Durgeshwari Dolas** » 18 Jun 2021, 13:19

Childrens are like clay, at that age how you shape them is important. With love, care and positive thinking.
A very honest and descriptive review. Thank you for sharing your experience!