Out of My Mind
Author: Sharon M. Draper
Rating: 5/5 Stars
Reviewer: Denise Z.
Summary: Out of My Mind is a story about a young
girl living with cerebral palsy and how she conquers her disability.
Review: In
this book is a lifetime filled with lessons. We meet Melody Brooks, a child
who is born with cerebral palsy. She describes how it feels to not be able to
speak, be in a wheelchair, and live her day-to-day life. Narrator Sisi Aisha
Johnson does a wonderful depiction of Melody’s thoughts and the feelings she
has that goes with them. All of these intricate and intelligent thoughts Melody
has are inside of her, but she isn’t able to express herself. Many, from
doctors to teachers, don’t understand that cerebral palsy only affects her body
and not her mind. Melody is smart and should not be underestimated, and her
parents and a loving neighbor know this and are filled with compassion. To hear
how Melody describes her constant struggle with her disability, I find myself
even more thankful that I am able to communicate in so many ways. This will tug
at your heartstrings and you’ll also gain a better understanding of those with
a disability. (Award Winner)
