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Welcome to Wishful Wednesday!
This week I wish for an unusual story: "Because I am Furniture" by Thalia Chaltas
Product description from Amazon.com:
"Anke’s father is abusive to her brother and sister. But not to her. Because, to him, she is like furniture— not even worthy of the worst kind of attention. Then Anke makes the school volleyball team. She loves feeling her muscles after workouts, an ache that reminds her she is real. Even more, Anke loves the confidence that she gets from the sport. And as she learns to call for the ball on the court, she finds a voice she never knew she had. For the first time, Anke is making herself seen and heard, working toward the day she will be able to speak up loud enough to rescue everyone at home— including herself."
Whoa, this one sounds heavy.
ReplyDeleteYes, it does. Sometimes I like reading such novels just to prove myself that life could have been much much harder.
ReplyDeleteNot for me..nope. But I hope you get it :)
ReplyDeleteBlodeuedd thanks!
ReplyDeleteWow! It sounds like this would be a difficult read.
ReplyDeleteWell if I have a chance I will try nevertheless ;). Thanks for visiting!
ReplyDeleteThalia Chaltas is genius. I loved this book, and I'm looking forward to Displacement, also by her! :)
ReplyDeleteYou did encourage me Melissa - thanks for your opinion!
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds interesting. I'm going to have to check it out!
ReplyDeleteSo there are two of us ;).
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