Review: thoughts on a million little snowflakes
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 27, 2013
I received this book in exchange for a honest review.This book had me laughing, smiling, crying and just happy for oliver all at the same time. A poignantly funny and understanding book on what teenagers are thinking and going through when they are feeling misunderstood.Oliver is a charmingly sweet boy. He is kind and caring and wise beyond his age. This though Oliver does not see. He sees himself as nothing well rephrase average. Oliver one night says something to relieve the stress of the moment and ends up in the psych ward. Here he believes will be a one night stay and boy was he wrong. Although the stay changes his life at first he doesn't believe this. He is forced to deal with his anger at his mom, disappointment and pity for his dad and insecurities with himself all the while having a budding romance with a young lady he wishes to love and heal. Oliver learns that acceptance comes easy when not judged and family isn't always blood but those who are there for you and help you through tough times as the teens do during their stay at the ward.Lacey is a angry and hurt young woman who doesn't trust a soul. a frequent patient at the ward for this issue. At first Oliver was someone who annoyed her but as she go to know him she trusted and opened up to him. Her and Oliver are so sweet and precious to watch grow and trust. Each helps the other heal and accept their lives as they are. They find strength in each other and love for one another at the same time.One great thing that we see is Oliver's gets a new understanding and closeness to his Dad as his mother pulls away. Oliver's dad begins to see his son for who he is and wants him happy. To ensure this, he begins to stand up for his son. It is so beautiful to see.A story of acceptance and understanding. One that shows us that love and family comes in the most unusual of circumstances but can also have results that are unintended and can tear it al apart. A poignant and beautiful story that is just funny with its jokes and views while telling such a serious topic and also will have you cry for Oliver and Lacey.