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A review by 4saradouglas
Izzy, Willy-Nilly by Cynthia Voigt
4.0
When fifteen year old Izzy’s date drove her home after a night of drinking, they get into an accident and Izzy’s leg must be amputated. She finds herself forced down a long hard path towards recovery which includes both regaining her strength and coordination with only one leg but also learning how to accept her body in its new condition and dealing with those who cannot see past her disability.
When most of us think of loss, our thoughts tend to go towards the loss of a friend or family member. The loss of a limb can be just as tragic if not more so, and this book offers a very frightening glimpse inside that world. It covers a lot of topics such as self-esteem and body image as well as prejudice and people’s discomfort around those who are disabled. The book’s only drawback is that it is sometimes apparent that it was written twenty years ago such as when the family considers buying a VCR but worry about the price.
When most of us think of loss, our thoughts tend to go towards the loss of a friend or family member. The loss of a limb can be just as tragic if not more so, and this book offers a very frightening glimpse inside that world. It covers a lot of topics such as self-esteem and body image as well as prejudice and people’s discomfort around those who are disabled. The book’s only drawback is that it is sometimes apparent that it was written twenty years ago such as when the family considers buying a VCR but worry about the price.