Review: STRENGTH IN ATTITUDE
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 20, 2013
Even when it seems the whole world is against you, if you can believe in yourself, if you can find a friend (even if you have to invent one) you have a greater chance to prevail.Ulrich already had two strikes against him, two perfectly straight legs that were each missing a knee. Just imagine trying to sit down at the movies or a restaurant.But Ulrich has a secret weapon, his mom, who has spoken words of encouragement and affirmation every time she's near his ear.(Take a hint: every child needs their own personal cheerleader.)Ulrich's life and attitude take a nose dive when his parents are missing and presumed dead in cannibal country. The only relative to assume control of their money, property and son is a bit greedy and a whole lot sadistic. She begins plotting Ulrich's death within the first day.Poor Ulrich can't even talk to the many adults he trusts at his boarding school because he's been sent home for Christmas break. He's been banished to the attic bedroom; imagine climbing those stairs with no knees, and told he can have only one meal a day-at 10 a.m.Ulrich's only hope is the monster he's discovered in his closet. But just whose side is the monster on?