Wonder summary (from choosekind.tumbler.com):
August Pullman was born with a facial deformity that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting fifth grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can't get past Auggie's extraordinary face.WONDER by R. J. Palacio begins from Auggie's point of view, but soon switches to include that of his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community's struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope. R. J. Palacio has called her debut novel "a meditation on kindness"—indeed, every reader will come away with a greater appreciation for the simple courage of friendship. Auggie is a hero to root for, a diamond in the rough who proves that you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.
It was compelling from beginning to end. I didn't want to put it down, but I also wanted to savor the moments. I definitely have another book hangover after this one. I feel in love with Auggie. The support he received from his family was remarkable. It was a house full of love, which is something that too many kids today do not experience. There are a lot of hard times, but the theme of kindness weaved it's way through the story. It was easy to see how these seemingly small acts impacted not only Auggie, but everyone involved. "It's not enough to be friendly. You have to be a friend."
After I completed the novel, I started looking into the book and author. I found that the book sparks a movement called "Choose Kind." You can even sign a pledge to 'choose kind.' It's funny how a novel can change the hearts and minds of so many people. Millions of people feel close to Auggie, just as I do.
We are all beautiful. It's just our choice to see it.
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