You have been given the gift of Wonder and
here is your chance to tell us about your experience. We would like to
know how you received your book, a little about yourself (we want to see how
far the books travel), what you thought about the book, and how you continued
"The Wonder" journey by passing the book along. Thank you for embarking on this adventure with
us and we hope that you have been changed for the better!! Choose Kind!!
I wish everyone would read this book and "act a little kinder than is necessary.". The world would be a better place. I think my favorite is from Justin, "it ( the universe) takes care of it's most fragile creations in ways we can't see.". How awesome is that?? Honestly I see a little of myself in all the characters (except Auggie-I could never be that brave). Some of these I am proud of and some not so much. Going forward.......choose kind. My name is Lori from PA and I was given this book for Christmas by my nephew. I am not sure who I am going to pass my book on to. I have several people in mind but want to give it to someone who will enjoy it as much as I did.
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YaY!!! You win the award for being first family member or friend to finish the book and post. Thank you!!! I love the quote from Justin and glad that God takes care of each of us. I never considered being or relating to Auggie. WoW... you made me think about that. I guess I was so focused on relating to him physically that I missed his character traits. I am nowhere close to as brave as Auggie but I think I am getting to a place in my life that as Via said... "Don't give them that power over you. Don't give that satisfaction". I will follow Auggie's lead and not allow people to dictate my decisions. Thank for sharing!!!
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DeleteThe book Wonder was a Christmas gift from my son, Thom. I am a mom and grandma and I work for a chiropractor. It is an excellent book, one that I will talk about and recommend to others. It got me thinking about a few situations I am in and how I should be more patient, kind, and to think of others and not myself. I find myself too busy and always in a hurry that I miss opportunities to share a kind word or an act of kindness. I was walking out of church the other night and I passed a young man in a wheelchair who extended his hand to me and kind of pulled me close. I just shook his hand, smiled, and kept on going. I did not go too far, turned around and went back. I apologized to him and his dad. The young man had some other problems and just wanted a hug. I gave him a hug, talked to him for a few seconds and went on my way thanking God for the book that I was reading.
ReplyDeleteI liked the part of Mr. Tushman's graduation speech when he said, "And if you do this, if you act just a little kinder than is necessary, someone else somewhere, someday, may recognize in you, in every single one of you, the face of God." Dear God- help us to be the people you created us to be.
I am giving my book to my friend at work Jan. I am sad to see it go but excited for her to have this great experience. Maybe I will just buy another copy.
A good friend of mine, Thom gave me the book Wonder as a Christmas gift. At first I wasn't sure what to expect, but once I started reading I couldn't put the book down. I went on one emotional roller coaster ride after another. I felt for almost every character in the book. I must admit I wasn't a huge fan of Julian--- maybe it's the teacher in me.
ReplyDeleteI think that I could picture myself as Via, Summer, and Will at different stages throughout my life. Some of those stages I'm not too proud of, but then again it's those stages that have shaped me into the person I am today.
One of my favorite lines from the book was when Mr. Tushman said, "Greatness,' wrote Beecher, 'lies not in being strong, but in the right using of strength...He is the greatest whose strength carries up the most hearts...' "
I am giving my book to my friend Kristie, who is also a teacher. She probably has the biggest heart out of anyone I know.
My name is Jessica and I'm from PA. Wonder has left its mark in my heart. I am going to try and be a little kinder than necessary each and every day.
Thanks Thom!
My name is Jan, and I received the Wonder book to read from Thom's Mom - Carol.
ReplyDeleteThis book was amazing, and what a gift to be able to share in this whole experience. My husband - who does not read books - read this in three days. This is one of those books that you will remember as long as you live, and I thank God that it found it's way to me. (Thanks Carol and Thom!)
My husband and I have been involved with an Adaptive Baseball League every summer for the last 20 years, and even though none of those chilcren are exactly like Auggie , they still go through some of the same experiences mentioned in the book. I was not aware how brave this children really are, but God Bless them! I'm sure this will help me to be not only a better person with people I know, but more helpful to these kids each summer. It really hit home when I read the part right at the beginning of the book where Auggie notices that when people look at him they do that "look away" thing. I know that when I see someone that isn't exactly like everyone else, I tend to look away and pretend that there was nothing different about that person because I don't want them to think I'm staring at them and I don't want to hurt their feelings. No more! Now instead of looking away I will smile at them, say hello, and reach out to them to make sure they know that they are important to me. That's what I would do if Auggie came into my life. I would just love him to pieces and try to make his life just a little bit better. I'm very much a people person, and these kids all have a special place in my heart.
If I had to compare myself to someone in the book I would have to admit that I'm most like Via. I think I am passionate, understanding, and I always try to help people as much as I can. But I know that I am also selfish and feel sorry for myself even when I know I shouldn't. I know this because I sympathized with Via and totally got where she was coming from when she resented the attention to her brother even though she knew it was needed. I need to work on myself and this book made me see that.
Because of the Adaptive League I have many people to pass the book onto, maybe some of the "buddies" at the field might have a better insight into what the kids are feeling.
I definitely choose KIND!