Stuck in Neutral
by Terry Trueman
**** Stars
The book Stuck in Neutral is a story of a 14-year old boy by the name of Shawn McDaniel. Shawn has cerebral palsy, this is a disease that affects the nervous system and makes it impossible to control ones’ body movements. Shawn is highly misunderstood by his family and peers. People in the story do not understand Shawn’s inner feelings and emotions; all they see is the outward appearance. Shawn seems to be really smart and has a mindset of trying to understand people who cannot understand the real him. It’s hard for Shawn because he cannot express himself verbally due to his condition. Along with all of Shawn’s issues he has one that is greater than all. His father is planning to do something to him that could change his life forever. If there will be one! Read the story to go inside Shawn McDaniel’s head and heart and go deeper than any man can imagine.
I really enjoyed the book it really makes the reader think outside the box about people who are disabled. I would recommend it to others especially teenagers because we are around others with special needs on an everyday basis. Another book that relates to this book is Cruise Control, which features Shawn McDaniel’s brother. If you like books that keep your interest from beginning to end and will keep you thinking, this is the book for you.
2 comments:
That sounds like a good book and I liked the way that you linked it to our Options program here.
Lovelovelove this book!!!!!
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