![]() ![]() ![]() Scoliosis affects you at possibly the worst age, when you're in middle school and people are literally the worst. The insecurity and frustration, as well as the physical pain made this hard to get through, but I am so happy this book exists. ![]() This book was extremely hard for me to read emotionally, because it reminded me of so many things I've tried to forget about being in a back brace. It’s the perfect portrayal of this twisty-turny time so many teenage girls go through.įrom The Best Books We Read In March 2017. ![]() Braced brought back so many memories I didn’t know were still locked away in my brain about my time as a 13-year-old with new metal in her spine and a plaster brace to keep her safe. She stands up for herself and kicks ass on the soccer field. Just because her torso is in a shell doesn’t mean the rest of her needs to be covered up. The brace makes common things more difficult, but it also helps her deal with her problems head-on. Her mom went through the same thing at her age - and had surgery for it - and the “You’re so lucky I had it so much worse” grates on Rachel. As she figures out how to function with a big, awkward turtle shell, she also deals with normal teenage things like friends and boys and soccer and dances. I love you and Deenie, but times have changed.) Rachel Brooks just started seventh grade and has to wear a back brace. It’s about time we got a modern scoliosis story. ![]()
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