A heartwrenching memoir about the affect of cancer in children. Told through diary entries and the girls own artwork. Getting deep into the mind of the young girl as she declines due to her liver cancer, this book is an eye opening account on childhood cancer.

I’d Rather Be Dead Than Deaf by E. Adrienne Wilson is a poignant and powerful journal that offers a window into the life of a brilliant, creative teenager. Written by Wilson before her untimely death at fifteen, this memoir blends her thoughtful musings on art, relationships, and growing up in Los Angeles with her award-winning artwork. Steeped in the cultural vibrancy of the late-90s, her reflections are at once funny, insightful, and deeply emotional. This book is a touching tribute to a young soul who saw the world with extraordinary clarity and a sense of humor that makes her story both heartbreaking and unforgettable.

I received a free copy of, I'd Rather Be Dead Than Deaf, by E. Adrienne Wilson, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Adrienne Wilson has cancer, this is her own words, from her journal, her beautiful poems, and her journals. Cancer sucks, and way to many children and young adults are taken by this horrible disease.

I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I am leaving this review of my own accord.

This book was more of a testament to a life lived than anything else. I couldn’t help but be moved by this, especially since I am teaching 13-14 year olds every day.

Telling this through LiveJournal proved to be so intimate and sensitive, it’s hard to not imagine this being yourself or your own younger sibling as you read it.

The change that Adrienne experienced from pre- to post-diagnosis was so apparent, and we have so much to learn from someone as thoughtful and beautiful as Adrienne.

So thankful I picked up this book, and can’t wait to get my hands on ‘Better Off Bald’ soon.

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