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A review by nadiamasood
When the Stammer Came to Stay by Maggie O'Farrell
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is a children's book about growing up with a speech disorder.
The story follows two sisters: Bea, who’s neat and organized, and Min, a total chatterbox. But then, out of nowhere, Min starts stammering. O’Farrell takes you right into Min’s head, and it’s so real and heartfelt. You can tell she’s writing from personal experience because everything feels so genuine.
However, this isn’t just a book about stammering. It’s about figuring out who you are when life changes and learning that sometimes it’s okay to take your time to find the right words. I also appreciated how the book emphasizes empathy and support.
The best part for me was Bea and Min’s relationship. Their bond is so sweet! Bea’s unwavering support for Min shows the importance of understanding and patience when a loved one is facing challenges. It’s a gentle reminder that, with love and support, we can navigate even the most unexpected hurdles.
One of the toughest things Min experiences in The Stammer Came to Stay is when people start trying to "help" her. Maggie O’Farrell highlights how these well-meaning interventions often don’t work and can even make things harder for someone navigating a speech disorder.
The story follows two sisters: Bea, who’s neat and organized, and Min, a total chatterbox. But then, out of nowhere, Min starts stammering. O’Farrell takes you right into Min’s head, and it’s so real and heartfelt. You can tell she’s writing from personal experience because everything feels so genuine.
However, this isn’t just a book about stammering. It’s about figuring out who you are when life changes and learning that sometimes it’s okay to take your time to find the right words. I also appreciated how the book emphasizes empathy and support.
The best part for me was Bea and Min’s relationship. Their bond is so sweet! Bea’s unwavering support for Min shows the importance of understanding and patience when a loved one is facing challenges. It’s a gentle reminder that, with love and support, we can navigate even the most unexpected hurdles.
One of the toughest things Min experiences in The Stammer Came to Stay is when people start trying to "help" her. Maggie O’Farrell highlights how these well-meaning interventions often don’t work and can even make things harder for someone navigating a speech disorder.
"If anyone’s listening and they have a stammerer in their life, please don’t try to finish their sentences, please don’t try to second guess what they are going to say or try and supply the words."