Real

 

Dang!  Yes, please.  Hand this to readers who loved Out of My Mind.

Charity's body betrays her.  She can't control its movements and she can't speak.  The assumption is that she is not smart at all.  So, she is sent to a special school where she is mistreated.  When her parents finally realize what's happening decide to try regular school again.  Once there she meets some amazing teachers who figure out a way to let her communicate via typing on an iPad.  The moment brought to mind Helen Keller's water breakthrough.  Charity then began to use her new found voice to speak up for others like herself - not without some hiccups and eruptions. 

The story was heartfelt and inspiring - even more so because it is based on a real girl.  We need to be so careful of the assumptions we make.