I started this book this afternoon and finished it before bedtime. The author’s story is engrossing yet so sad. I wasn’t popular in school by any means, but luckily I experienced not one iota of what the author had to endure. Hopefully this book will bring bullying to the forefront of parents’ and teachers’ minds and encourage them to learn more about effective responses to bullying.

My only minor criticism of the book is that I wished the author had commented more on how very lucky she was to have all the resources at her disposal that she did—a seemingly affluent family that for example, could whisk her out of the country on a moment’s notice. My heart goes out to kids who have to deal with bullying without those luxuries.

But I hope more parents, teachers, bullies, and the bullied read this book. Here are some resources that she lists at the back of the book for those needing help or wanting to learn more:
KidsPeaceBullying Online
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE

Interesting look at bullying from a girl who was tormented (physically and emotionally) by bullies all through school. It’s amazing she is doing as well as she is.