Questions About Out of My Heart (Out of My Mind #2)

by Sharon M. Draper (Goodreads Author)

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Why did the author use the term "differently abled" in the blurb? To me, it immediately shows how out of touch she is with the disabled community and it became a huge turn off. I was excited to read this after enjoying the first novel over a decade ago, but now I don't know if I will. As a person with a disability, it's exhausting to continue to see non-disabled people writing from the pov of people with disabilities.

Ozzie I'm not sure to what extent Desiree is correct about authors blurbs, and I totally agree that I was skeptical for the exact same reason, but I eventua…moreI'm not sure to what extent Desiree is correct about authors blurbs, and I totally agree that I was skeptical for the exact same reason, but I eventually decided to get it because, like you, I loved the first novel, and I have to agree with the idea that Draper probably didn't write the blurb. I distinctly remember reading <spoiler>Melody mentioning in the book itself that she hated being called special/special needs</spoiler>, and then I thought Huh. Weird. That contradicts the terrible, misleading blurb! but obviously, I was happy about that and continued with my life.

If you're still not convinced, I will add that I'm also disabled and attend a camp for disabled kids that's an awful lot like Melody's. It's an experience I have a really hard time explaining to able-bodied folk just how important and significant it has been, but Draper captures it beautifully. Like, it has me crying and then laughing within a few pages of each other because the author seems to understand the huge value that having friends is to a disabled, constantly isolated kid, and that is portrayed with both sentimental stuff and plain childhood fun.

I really recommend it despite the blurb, it really is magical.(less)

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do you like this book or not?

genie ♡ Yes of course!! You HAVE to read the first book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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what is cerebral palsy?

Sydney Cerebral palsy is a group of developmental disorders that can affect a person's ability to move in different ways. The main character has a form of ce…moreCerebral palsy is a group of developmental disorders that can affect a person's ability to move in different ways. The main character has a form of cerebral palsy that affects her whole body, which is why she uses a wheelchair and an electronic talking device. (less)

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Why is Melody not able to walk or talk? They never mentioned why in the book.

Deemah This is a sequel to Out of My Mind, where we are told he has cerebral palsy.

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