Review of Ophelia Clementine Delarose has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Ophelia Clementine Delarose has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder" by Jordyn Croft.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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It must be exhausting to be badgered by your adversary constantly. Ophelia Clementine Delarose knows how this feels. Her ever-present foe is her brain, and she struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder. In Ophelia Clementine Delarose has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by Jordyn Croft, the reader gets a glimpse of Ophelia’s battles. In this informative and empowering children's book, Ophelia’s “OCD brain” is pictured as an external enemy as it whispers thoughts to derail her throughout her day. Activities such as doing her homework, helping her little brother, and spending time outside are interrupted by whispers from her brain as it tries to steal her joy. How does Ophelia remain strong against these thoughts? Does she find a way to enjoy her daily tasks?

The cover attracted me to this book immediately. Ms. Delarose has one hand on her hip and is pointing the other index finger at her wily brain. Her stance and the determined look in her eye show she is not one to shy away from a fight. And a fight it is. Ophelia’s obstacles reflect the author’s experiences with the disorder, and readers also engaged in this battle will identify with Ophelia’s predicament.

Each page of the book featured an illustration by Giulia Dalia Maruzzelli on one side and easy-to-read black text on a white background on the other. The author included episodes in various locations, and the intensity of the angst on the young protagonist’s face was not the same in every situation. It seemed her level of discomfort was higher in instances at home than in those outside the house.

The scene where Ophelia was practicing counting backward in math class was particularly moving. Her brain told her she had to count using only odd numbers to keep her family safe: not only was she trying to keep herself safe, but she was also protecting her loved ones. That is a huge responsibility for one young girl.

There was nothing I disliked in this 32-page read. I rate Ophelia Clementine Delarose has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 4 out of 4 stars. It is an excellent book for readers ages 5 through 12. The scenes described will serve as validation for those with obsessive-compulsive disorder and will be immensely informative for everyone else. I also recommend this book to teachers and others who work with children in the target age range. It can facilitate beneficial discussions about mental health and coping mechanisms.

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Ophelia Clementine Delarose has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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[Mbenma Esther 080]

This would be a nice read for someone taking care of a mentally challenged person. Thanks for the review.

[Ann Ogochukwu]

It is a new realization to me that young ones can have OCD, but it does make a lot of sense; OCD doesn't just start from nowhere. I hope the target audience of this book finds it helpful.
Lovely review.

[Pauls_]

The first thing I noticed was the lengthy name of the book. It's admirable that Ophelia is determined not to succumb to her thoughts. A nice read for kids.

[Adelle v]

Ophelia sounds like a charming girl. I hope she wins the battle with her brain. It's a wonderful review thank you.

[Blessing Odii]

This is quite an educative book for all children. I will live to read this children's book.

[Umesh Bhatt]

A book written on the difficult subject of OCD for children is a remarkable achievement. This would be equally useful for the OCD therapists also. Thanks for a nice review.

[Reading_Jack]

a book that focuses on the brain. this is definitely not for me, but I hope those that needs it, learns from it.

[marta baglioni]

I love the idea of picturing the brain like an alien entity. This seems a very educative book. Thanks!

[MsH2k]

This would be a nice read for someone taking care of a mentally challenged person. Thanks for the review.

This read really does help one understand some of the thoughts that people who struggle with this disorder contend with. I found it very enlightening.
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[MsH2k]

It is a new realization to me that young ones can have OCD, but it does make a lot of sense; OCD doesn't just start from nowhere. I hope the target audience of this book finds it helpful.
Lovely review.

The author has done a great job conveying this struggle. It amazes me how much I learn from reading children's books--they are a wonderful source of information presented in an uncomplicated way.
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[MsH2k]

The first thing I noticed was the lengthy name of the book. It's admirable that Ophelia is determined not to succumb to her thoughts. A nice read for kids.

The title is lengthy, but if you look closely, you will see a connection between
Ophelia Clementine Delarose and
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

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[MsH2k]

Ophelia sounds like a charming girl. I hope she wins the battle with her brain. It's a wonderful review thank you.

Ophelia's resiliency was remarkable. She is a true competitor!
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[MsH2k]

This is quite an educative book for all children. I will live to read this children's book.

I learned so much from this children's book. The author shares this internal struggle in a simple way--both children and adults will benefit from reading it.
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[MsH2k]

A book written on the difficult subject of OCD for children is a remarkable achievement. This would be equally useful for the OCD therapists also. Thanks for a nice review.

Yes, it would be useful for OCD therapists, especially when treating children. Unless one struggles with the disorder, it is hard to know what it is like internally, and children may not be able to verbalize the conflicts thoroughly.
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