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Shawn McDaniel's life is not what it may seem to anyone looking at him. He is glued to his wheelchair, unable to voluntarily move a muscle-he can't even move his eyes. for all Shawn's father knows, his son may be suffering. Shawn may want a release, and as long as he is unable to communicate his true feelings to his father, Shawn's life is in danger. To the world, Shawn's senses seem dead. Within these pages, however, we meet a side of him that no one else has ssen-a spirit that is rich beyond imagining, breathing life. *Purchase this book at either store |
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EXCERPTS: The invention of Shawn is compelling, evoking one of our darkest fears and deepest hopes — that a fully conscious and intelligent being may be hidden within such a broken body, as yet unable to declare his existence." ~Horn Book~ "...The strength of the novel lies in the father-son dynamic; the delicate scenes between them carefully illustrate their mutual quest to understand each other." ~Publisher's Weekly "This unforgettable,
eye-opening book makes an excellent selection for both young adults
and adults." "...wonderful inner dialogue, giving voice to a fully-aware,
witty, bright, and normal young man who just happens to have cerebral
palsy. The voice is amazingly true to any fourteen-year-old young
man, lusty, funny, self-deprecating, and loving. Readers will be
fascinated..." "...heart-rending, this novel was written by the [father]
of such a child, as [he] explains in an author's note at the end.
This book will provoke thought and discussion..." "...intriguing premise, Trueman presents readers with thought-provoking
issues. The character of Shawn, compassionately drawn, will challenge
them to look beyond people's surfaces." "Shawn will stay with readers, not for what he does, but for
what he is and has made of himself." "This book just makes you want to keep flipping the pages.
It’s one of those books that gets you saying, ”I wonder
what’s going to happen next.” This book also shows you
how to have faith in yourself. Believe in yourself."
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