I love to read! I try to read a blend of professional as well as entertaining literature. A good friend of mine loaned me this book with the comment "you won't be able to put it down".
I found myself experiencing a wide variety of emotion as I read this book. I was angry at times . . . also very sad as tears rolled down my cheeks.
"This book could save your child's life. It's a must-read for parents, educators, and everyone concerned with the health and well-being of our children." John Bradshaw
(from the back cover) While other kids were daydreaming about dances, first kisses, and college, Jodee Blanco was just trying to figure out how to get from homeroom to study hall without being taunted or spit upon as she walked through the halls.
This powerful, unforgettable memoir chronicles how one child was shunned - and even physically abused - by her classmates from elementary school through high school. It is an unflinching look at what it means to be the outcast, how even the most loving parents can get it all wrong, why schools are often unable to prevent disaster, and how bullying has been misunderstood and mishandled by the mental health community.
You will be shocked, moved, and ultimately inspired by this harrowing tale of survival against insurmountable odds. This vivid story will open your eyes to the harsh realities and long-term consequences of bullying - and how all of us can make a difference in the lives of teens today.
I have already called Barnes & Noble to order the sequel to this book . . . Please Stop Laughing at Us . . . One Survivor's Extraordinary Quest to Prevent School Bullying.
I'll keep you posted ~ S
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