Excellent short stories about different author's childhoods. I will be recommending this for my school's library. Thank you Net Galley and Faber UK for the ARC!

This is a wonderful collection of autobiographical stories. It's an important read for those who have children with a disability, particularly for the encouragement it delivers. The real-life stories offer readers hope that a greater sense of understanding will one day occur on a greater level.

This is a really good collection of autobiographical stories. I'd definitely recommend it to people who want to better understand what it's like to be disabled in many different ways.

"Owning It: Our Disabled Childhoods.. in Our Own Words"" is a collection of essays written by adults who have disabilities, reflecting back on their childhoods.. There are quite a variety of different types of disabilities represented. One of my favorite parts of the book was the personalized illustration at the start of each individual's essay. So many of the components of that person's story are found in the drawing at the start of their chapter. Really fantastic artwork!

I think many children (and adults too, really) would benefit from reading this book, whether disabled or not. I really enjoyed reading it, and my thanks to the Publisher (Faber & Faber) and Netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 stars, rounded up.

It was not what I expected but it was so good! I think this is an excellent book for many collections. It shares real life stories from individuals who are in wheel chairs, amputees, etc. This teaches us all empathy and gives greater understanding and awareness as we read the stories.

I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher (Faber US), via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions in this review are completely my own.

I wish there were more collections like this when I was younger. Reading this collection of short stories and essays, even now as an adult, gives me a sense of hope that acceptance and understanding will become even more wide spread. I related in some way to every single piece.

I do not think readers have to have a disability to enjoy this collection. It is not preachy in any way, shape or form.

Maybe you and/or your child(ren) are what passes for 'normal'. But what if that was not the case? Or what if life changed and now there is a prosthesis, or chemo, or a hidden diagnosis that brings vast changes? What if there were no superheroes that you could relate to? What if there was no one in your social sphere at school who understood? You are not alone, and the stories from kids who grew up 'different' reflect that because each of these 22 authors from around the world have 'been there, done that' and wish that someone had given them the kind of encouragement this book brings.
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As some with disabilities, I was really interested in reading this book and I’m glad I did! I wish this book had been around back when I was younger. I resonated with so much of it and it would’ve been helpful to read about other people who struggled too. There was even a chapter written by someone who has EDS, or Ehlers- Danlos Syndrome, just like me. This is definitely a must read book that will appeal to both adults and middle grade to young adults.