To be honest, I am not sure what made me pick up this book to read. I think I saw it on my Kindle library app and decided that I do not normally read much about disability or see much about disabilities in books, so I thought I would give it a read. The book is written by Emily Ladau who shares her own struggles with being treated differently or inferiorly because she has a disability. I think her voice and inclusion of her personal thoughts and experiences throughout the book adds a bit of authenticity to the story, I must say that the main thing I learned from this book is that some people are ridiculously rude and unthoughtful. I am 100% certain I do not always say the right thing or respond in the correct manner in all situations because, let's face it, I am socially awkward, but at least I attempt to be a nice human, and it is clear through some of the stories shared in the book, that not all people try to be nice. That being said, Ladau does not shame people in the book, she comes from a place of - acknowledge your actions and do better - which I found refreshing. After reading the book, I think I will be a bit more cognizant of my thoughts and actions surrounding people with disabilities and just people in general, and I think that is a pretty good outcome. It is a great reminder to always treat everyone with dignity and respect, and if you make a mistake, own up to it and then do better.
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