Recent Reads #4

Here are a few books I've read recently with mini-reviews/my thoughts on each one!

Rush of Heaven by Ema McKinley with Cheryl Ricker

goodreads // amazon

You have to be tough to read this book. The author had an accident which caused RSD, an unbelievable painful condition, to enter and disfigure her body. For more than 15 years, she was confined to a wheelchair, her foot, arm, spine, and neck twisted and covered in rashes. Then, on Christmas Eve 18 years after her accident, her sons entered her home to find her standing before them, her wheelchair empty. She was miraculously healed by Jesus, her body completely straightened and given new skin. The descriptions of what she went through were grueling, and her faith admirable.

deaf child crossing by Marlee Matlin

goodreads // amazon

This book is about a 9 year old Deaf girl named Megan that goes to a hearing summer camp with her neighbor Cindy. This book is great to learn about Deaf culture, even more so than it's sequel Nobody's Perfect, since Megan must teach Cindy how to act appropriately according to Deaf Culture. They go through many ups and downs in their friendship, so it's also a journey of that. Out of the two, Cindy is a more likeable characters, although she does let Megan push her around a lot. 

never ever give up by Erik Rees with Jenna Glatzer

goodreads // amazon

This book tells the story of Jessie Rees as she battled brain cancer at the age of 11. The story is told from her dad's point of view. In the last ten months of her life, Jessie started a non-profit to help kids with cancer know someone cares and to bring them joy. Since I knew practically nothing about childhood cancer, I learned a lot. Jessie allowed God to show His love through her, even when she had every reason to be upset. I look forward to meeting her in heaven.

What have you read recently?