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A review by carladelgado
Some Kind of Happiness by Claire Legrand
5.0
This book hurt so much. I believe this is a necessary read for adults because it really puts into perspective what children feel. Adults don't realize how perceptive children are, and their formative years are very delicate.
Finley was suffering from depression and anxiety. Aside from the fact that she didn't understand why she felt immobilizing waves of unhappiness every so often, her parents were going through a rough patch. On top of that, her family was keeping things from her and trying to control her! Honestly, this book was a completely difficult read and it shows how adults can really mess you up.
“No! I’m talking now. Me. You kept it secret. You paid Mr. Bailey to keep him quiet. You used your money and made sure no one would know. You scared my dad when he wanted to tell the truth. You scared him away, made him angry. That’s why you fought. You’re why I’m only just now visiting. Because you were scared. You were selfish, and you were cowards.”
They definitely deserved that. Children SHOULD speak up and adults NEED to listen.
Please, please, PLEASE read this. No matter what age you are. This is necessary.
Finley was suffering from depression and anxiety. Aside from the fact that she didn't understand why she felt immobilizing waves of unhappiness every so often, her parents were going through a rough patch. On top of that, her family was keeping things from her and trying to control her! Honestly, this book was a completely difficult read and it shows how adults can really mess you up.
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The way they took the notebook, that was emotional abuse. It was so difficult to read. Oh my god. How can any adult even do that?! Seriously. I felt so mad!!! That was so wrong! This is why adults need to read the book, because they don't realize that the actions they make are so big. I was so happy when she went off on Grandma and Grandpa.“No! I’m talking now. Me. You kept it secret. You paid Mr. Bailey to keep him quiet. You used your money and made sure no one would know. You scared my dad when he wanted to tell the truth. You scared him away, made him angry. That’s why you fought. You’re why I’m only just now visiting. Because you were scared. You were selfish, and you were cowards.”
They definitely deserved that. Children SHOULD speak up and adults NEED to listen.
Please, please, PLEASE read this. No matter what age you are. This is necessary.