When Esther did not get the book ‘Inkheart’ at the library, I happened to lay my
eyes on the book ‘Wonder’ filled few pages and told Esther ‘ This seems to be
good book, why don’t you try ?’ She took the book saw the cover, flipped few
pages and took the book. Few days later when I asked her how is the book. She
said she has finished the book and its ‘Very Good’ book. So when I had nothing
else to read , I took Wonder and started reading. And I must say its wonderful book
which I just could not keep down. In fact I feel this book should be ‘Must read
book’ in every school for students age 8+ and their parents.
Very moving story, and it’s amazing
how author has woven stories of all the main characters in this novel along
with the protagonist ‘August’ who has genetic facial defects. The story is
not just about August’s daily struggle with his facial issues and surgeries and
treatment and people’s attitude towards him, but it also tells the story of why
people behave the way they behave. It has a way of drawing readers in so that
each character is valued. The depth of the book comes from the perspectives of
the other characters. Author has been very successful in showing why there is
lack of empathy and kindness in general, and why it is more important for
adults to set right examples and help children to develop appropriate social
behaviour. How schools and teachers play important role in children’s emotional
and social development.
The brilliance of author is there throughout the book – nowhere you get
bored or get the feeling of being preached about. The book is convincing funny,
truthful, hopeful, and heart-warming Great book about empathy and acceptance –
Absolutely Must Read !
Reference Wiki - Palacio wrote Wonder after an incident where she
and her three-year-old son were waiting in line to buy ice cream. Her son
noticed a girl with facial birth defects and started to cry. Fearing he would
react badly, Palacio attempted to remove her son from the situation so as not
to upset the girl or her family but ended up worsening the situation
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