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Book ReviewsWhen I Was Older (Thorndike Press Large Print Young Adult Series) |
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Book: When I Was Older (Thorndike Press Large Print Young Adult Series)
Written by: Garret Weyr Garret Freymann-Weyr |
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Average Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5
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a Must Read For Young Adults
Rating:
5 / 5
When I was Older by Garret Freymann-Weyr is one of my favorite books. It is a fictional story about a Girl learning to cope her life. I loved this book, and i would recommend it to any teenage girl. It is a must read.
Sophie is a 13 year old girl growing up in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Her brother died when she was very young, and She doesnt take it well. She still can't talk about him, or bring it up in a conversation with anyone. In a way, Earheart (her brother) is keeping her from growing up. Her thoughts are still on days when she was younger when she'd play with him before he got sick. Sophie must learn that Highschool changes people, and sometimes you have to accept that change.
I liked this book alot becuase I myself, can relate to how Sophie feels. Her brother is diagnosed with Lukemia and When he dies it breaks her heart. My mother had cancer, so i know how Sophie feels through the book.
Also, Garret Freymann Weyr is an amazing author. He tells this story with the use of Strong Diction, and great dialouge. his knack for writing really shines through. I never once wanted to put this book down, and i read it in 2 days. This book Not only shows the hardships of growing up, but learning how tocope with your problems. I recomend it for everyone.
thought provoking
Rating:
4 / 5
"Her brother is gone-but she is still here", says the cover. Sophie's younger brother died of leukemia when he was eight. That was two years ago. Day by day, Sophie finds herself forgetting him. She's scared of letting go of what little memories she has of him; until she meets Francis. Can she let go but still hold on of the memories she has? This was a very good book, very vivid of what Sophie goes through. She's someone that you could easily relate to if someone close to you died. At times though, she sounds very fake and un-caring. She's somewhat of a snob though that judges people by what she's heard about them. Francis teaches her that's not a wise idea and little by little, she finds herself falling in love with him. Yet part of her holds back. Plus, there's her complicated relationship with her father. Her parents are divorced and he was having an affair while her brother was dying. In a way she blames him for his death. Can Sophie give herself permission to be what she wants to be? To grow up?
One of My Favorites
Rating:
5 / 5
Last semester in college, I took and adolescent literature course. Being many years beyond that period for me, it was good to see what our children are reading these days. This book was not on our list to read, but I knew I had to pick it up anyway and read it. The author of this book, Garret Freymann-Weyr, was the instructor for this class. Anyway, I picked up her book after the class ended for the summer, and I really wished we were able to read this for class for a nice little dicussion. Garret, I feel, strikes on some good issues that many teens could relate, for example: divorce, death, and falling in love. I think this book is wonderful, not only to teenagers, but for adults too. Garret, keep writing:)
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