Speak

[fandoria]

I am LDS (Mormon) which means I am Christian.  My faith is an integral part of who I am.  I have a very personal relationship with God.  I've always tried to live my life according to the values and standards of my faith.  One of the things I believe is that God gave everyone agency.  The freedom to choose for themselves.  This is a precious and

Comments

[mguibord]

Thanks for speaking out. Yes, the only answer is to keep speaking. What gift, what a lifeline Laurie Halse Anderson has given to so many teens. Her poem made me cry- I don't even know her- but I'm so damn proud of her :) and all those kids.

[fandoria]

Her poem made me cry too. I met Laurie Halse Anderson back in May and she's wonderful. She really is. I really admire her courage and dedication to helping teens with the tough issues that so many people shy away from.

wow

[anonymous]

I've never heard of this book (call me sheltered, call me oblivious, etc.) but I like the concept of it. That poem was so powerful - I did a project in college that I had to research a bit about victims of rape and I wish I could have known about this book then! It is a horrible thing for many to have to deal with and having a book they can turn to for help, especially when so many hide what happened for years is so important!
Crystal

Re: wow

[fandoria]

I hadn't heard of it until I really started reading YA, so don't feel bad. When I picked it up at the bookstore, I didn't know what it was, but the first few pages intrigued me, so I bought it. The first time I read it, I cried in several places. My heart just broke for the main character. Speak is one of my favorite books and I feel very strongly that it needs to be made available to teens because you never know who it can help. If you get the chance, I highly recommend reading it.

[kimberleylittle]

Beautiful and powerful post, Leisa - thank you! SPEAK is an incredible book, written with honesty and integrity and sheer talent.

[fandoria]

Oh yes. It's one of my favorite books. It's one I wish I could have written. That I wish I could have the skill to write.

[kathys_shadow]

Great post! I agree with you wholeheartedly, and have linked to your post from my Facebook page.

[fandoria]

Thank you. I love this book and feel so strongly that it needs to be available to teens because you never know who it could help. That and I also feel very strongly about the right to choose.

[tracy_d74]

Well said. I LOVED Speak. I am going to link this on my post.

[fandoria]

Thank you. I love it too. It's one of my favorite books.