Ugly: My Memoir | 
pickMy 10 year old is reading this in school as part of a Battle of the Books, so I thought I‘d read it with him. It‘s sort of a nonfiction Wonder- a memoir of a boy who grew up in Australia with facial deformities and artificial legs. It‘s perfect for the middle grade set - heartwarming and funny and very honest.
pickThis was a great book...think nonfiction Wonder. Learning how he lived with both a disfigured face and no legs was inspiring! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickThis reminded me a lot of Wonder, but this was nonfiction. I really liked the writing style and the message. I found this to be a perfect length and very interesting.
pickThe 2 #memoirs I completed for #LitWorld2018GB
#Syria
#Australia - Ugly by Robert Hoge
Hoge's book briefly records key episodes in his life with deformity and surgeries. While writing took a dive after promising start, I liked the matter-of-fact narration. #MG & #YA
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There was just as much chance I had become who I was because of my ugliness and my disability.
It was me, my legs, and my ugly face against the world. - Robert Hoge
Meant to post before I flew but distractions ;p
For the first time, I am doubting how much vacation reading I can get done (The Ann Patchett will be part of a book swop ;))
The BookMail that was waiting for me, along with book gifts to welcome me...
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pickThis was such a wonderful autobiography.
Due to medication given to his mother, Robert is born with facial and limb deformities. His young life is marked with surgeries to give him a more “normal” face.
Ultimately triumphant, Robert learns to navigate the often cruel world of kids and adults, and ultimately comes to terms with his unique challenges and opportunities.
This would be a great read for upper elementary & middle schoolers.
pickUgly, a memoir by Robert Hoge is an inspirational book for the kids who have ever felt different, worried about the way they look, or who wondered where they belong. Robert was born with a tumor on his face and survived countless complicated surgeries. Although he has progressed so much since he was born, robert learns that kids and adults can still be very cruel. This memoir could be used in SR or in an Author Study. Especially for classrooms who
Mr. Hoge was born with a tennis ball size tumor where his nose should have been, forcing his eyes to the sides of his face. After removal of the tumor, a nose had to be built, using grafts from his mangled lower legs which were amputated so he could navigate soundly on custom prosthetics. Quite a story, told with honesty and sincerity. He's competed in special olympics, written this memoir, and is an international speaker/presenter.
I wasn't sure what to do for this prompt so I thought I would cheat and share my 15 seconds of #fame ... I'm in this book. This is my ex's memoir about his early life and ends with the birth of our daughter.
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Used a gift card to get these gems... This memoir reminds me of the book, Wonder.
The latest AMS BOOK, is the only title I have yet to read from the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. Now I want to collect entire series 😉😉
pickAn #inspiring and moving #memoir of #RobertHoge who was born with short, deformed legs and with a huge #tumor in the middle of his face. The tumor was removed and surgeons made him a new nose from one of his toes. This left him looking different from other people. But inside, he's an ordinary person with an amazing #strength to go through #life struggles with #courage and #hope. #bibliophage #readanythingandeverything #medical #calgarylibrary
pickRead this in two sittings. Amazing memoir for middle-graders! A man born with severe physical deformities chronicles both the emotional and physical challenges that he faced throughout his youth. Told with humor and grace!
I read something about Robert Hoge on the internet about a week ago and then -- BAM -- there was his book waiting for me on the book store shelf. So, yes, I bought it!
Been waiting for this J/YA memoir: "Robert Hoge was born with a giant tumour on his forehead, severely distorted facial features and legs that were twisted and useless. His mother refused to look at her son, let alone bring him home. But home he went, to a life that, against the odds, was filled with joy."
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