Lizzie Velasquez

I'm giving this book three stars but that does not mean I didn't like it. I first became aware of the author when most people did, after a very mean social media post about her went viral and acquired nasty, mean, and cruel remarks. This could have made the author bitter, but it didn't. She has decided to fight fire with water, to treat people with kindness. Since that first post, she has become well known for her fight against bullyism and for kindness.

That makes this book worth listening to. However, I think it is best for younger people. The writing, although uplifting, information, and inspiring, can be a bit simplistic. She is not a natural-born narrator so it does sound like she is reading her book. Of course she is, but professional narrators make you forget you are being read to. Most of the book is built around her personal life and how she has met its unique challenges.

Nevertheless, there is much good to be found here, and even for those that are older, a reminder of being kind is always a good thing.

I borrowed the audio edition of this book from my local library.… (mehr)