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A review by srivalli
A Tale as Tall as Jacob: Misadventures with my Brother by Samantha Edwards
5.0
4.5 Stars
I love this book. It comes from the author’s real-life experiences, and it is easy to see how much she loves her brother. Jacob is an adorable little boy with ADHD. Understanding and managing his hyperactivity is not easy for the family, and definitely not for Samantha, who was a kid herself.
They go through various stages of trying to understanding what’s happening and growing up together without harming themselves or others. Though the book has been created as a light-hearted version, we can see how stressful and agonizing it is for Jacob to sit still, to not be able to express himself properly or to be set aside for not being ‘normal’.
The author has done the illustrations, and the result is this cozy, heartwarming, and tender book with so lovely, terrifying, annoying, and beautiful moments from her childhood.
Though the book is not an authority on ADHD, it is very helpful for people to get a basic idea of things can be with ADHD kids. It’s important to be patient, a point that is emphasized throughout the book.
To conclude, A Tale as Tall as Jacob is the story of a loving family and two precious kids (the third is too young) trying to lead a happy life.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing and am voluntarily leaving a review.
#ATaleasTallasJacob #NetGalley
I love this book. It comes from the author’s real-life experiences, and it is easy to see how much she loves her brother. Jacob is an adorable little boy with ADHD. Understanding and managing his hyperactivity is not easy for the family, and definitely not for Samantha, who was a kid herself.
They go through various stages of trying to understanding what’s happening and growing up together without harming themselves or others. Though the book has been created as a light-hearted version, we can see how stressful and agonizing it is for Jacob to sit still, to not be able to express himself properly or to be set aside for not being ‘normal’.
The author has done the illustrations, and the result is this cozy, heartwarming, and tender book with so lovely, terrifying, annoying, and beautiful moments from her childhood.
Though the book is not an authority on ADHD, it is very helpful for people to get a basic idea of things can be with ADHD kids. It’s important to be patient, a point that is emphasized throughout the book.
To conclude, A Tale as Tall as Jacob is the story of a loving family and two precious kids (the third is too young) trying to lead a happy life.
I received an ARC from NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing and am voluntarily leaving a review.
#ATaleasTallasJacob #NetGalley