Review of Little Brave One

[Annabell Samuel]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Little Brave One" by Kasey O'Connor.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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According to an American Cancer Society publication in 2022, there were 18.1 million cancer survivors in the United States. The number of cancer survivors was also projected to hit 22.5 million by 2032. These statistics showed that significant progress was being made to help cancer patients beat the sickness. Beyond the statistics, fighting cancer or being a loved one of someone diagnosed with cancer would never be an easy journey to take. There had been many stories of how people beat cancer, but Rowan's story was one of the few we could call a medical miracle.

As a little girl, Rowan was a sassy tomboy. She was so good in school that her mum was advised to write a book on parenting. However, she seemed to always get into trouble that would send her to the timeout zone. She had quite an eventful childhood. As an adult dealing with cancer, she looked back at all the things she had been through as a child and how they led her to that point in her life. This book would show readers how Rowan miraculously beat cancer and what happened afterward.

Holistically, "Little Brave One" by Kasey O'Connor was an emotional and exciting read. The emotional aspect of the book came with all the things that Rowan had to deal with. I felt sad for her when her family lost their home to a fire incident. I also felt the pain she had to go through seeing her son fight for his life. However, there was this ray of sunshine Rowan always brought to a gloomy situation. She was sassy and humorous. She would almost make a joke out of any situation. This helped to add life to the book.

This book was written in the first person. I liked that I could read Rowan's story the way she narrated it. It helped me connect to her more. It was not hard to know the kind of person she was, and I could accurately predict what she would do in a particular situation. For instance, I was not surprised by how she conversed with Ryan, her ex-boyfriend, towards the book's end. I had already understood her enough to expect that.

The book covered Rowan's story as a little girl and an adult. While I enjoyed reading about her escapades as a young girl, the transitions from the present to the past and back to the present were abrupt. I would have liked the transitions to be properly indicated. I also had difficulty determining whether this was the author's memoir or someone else's story. This was confusing and needed to be clarified.

The book was professionally edited. However, due to the challenges I had with the transitions, I'd rate it four out of five stars. I'd recommend this book to anyone interested in reading about a cancer medical miracle.

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[_Rhea Jacob]

The book looks like quite an interesting read and I feel that it will give hope to several cancer patients and their families and friends. I will definitely try reading this book. Thank you for your review!

[Amy Luman]

I am so glad that Rowan was able to tell her story so effectively. I do, however, understand the problems that you had with the transitions. It is not always easy to discern changes in the time period without clear definition. Thanks!

[Mark M Maxwell]

Rowan's journey through childhood antics to facing the daunting challenge of cancer offers a testament to resilience and the power of the human spirit. In a world where cancer affects millions, her story stands out as a beacon of hope and inspiration

[williams Emerald]

I appreciate your honest critique regarding the confusion around whether the book is a memoir or someone else’s story. Clarity on this aspect could help readers better understand the context of Rowan’s journey.

[Jason Ortega 1]

A great book with a wonderful review that talks about a cancer and I feel sorry for those living with cancer.