“Everyone in the world should get a standing ovation at least once in their life because we all overcometh the world." —Auggie
Wonder is a book where you cry in the corner and question yourself why the world is so cruel and why life has to be so unfair. I never cried so hard - literally sobbing in a book, that I actually put down it in a minute to grab my emotions because I can't read when my tears just keep on flowing - I thought my tear ducts has been severely damaged by this book.
If I could give 10 more stars for how amazing this book is. Hands down!
I wanted to kick myself for not knowing about this book for so long that I just read it today. I wanna thank my sister-friend for sharing this to me because my life has been not the same after reading this. I know that I have tons of favorite books, but I can say this is my second to the list. I love the writing style, how I got to connect with every characters in the book, how this is the first time I've read a 10 year old boy's point of view, and how every chapter in the book is like a "life changing" feeling for me. It was really written beautifully.
“She’s very pretty,” Mom said.(This really made me cry harder. I dunno why but I'm just hurt of what he said in this part.)
“Yeah, I know,” I answered. “We’re kind of like Beauty and the Beast.”
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The best part of why I love this book so much is because I didn't read the plot and just go in my gut that maybe this will be good, but I was so wrong. It's not just good or fine because once I started it, I CANT PUT IT DOWN. That's how amazing this story is. Beyond amazing!
A wonderful boy named "Auggie Pullman" - who had change so many lives because of his compassion, loyalty, unconditional love and kindness. His pure heart and witty mouth. His sense of humor and his ability to be extraordinary, when all he wants is to be ordinary. He is not just extraordinary, but I think he's blessed. Blessed with bravery and courage. I'm in awe for him.
“That’s why your deeds are like your monuments. Built with memories instead of with stone.”
A book about Kindness. Friendship. Courage. Character.
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I also can't help but relate August Pullman to Bailey Sheen from Amy Harmon's "Making Faces". They are so alike in many many ways. I wish ya'll could read that book because it's truly inspiring too. "Making Faces", is actually my number one in my favorites of all time so you know how special this book is because this is my second favorite. ;-)
Anyway, I can't help but cry again while doing this review. I know I'm very emotional but this book just really punched me in the gut so many times. It's pure perfection.
