Resonating the Sound by Linda Mitchell Maddox became available on the morning of November 14. The debut novel is about an eighth grade girl who has suffered a traumatic brain injury during sixth grade. After two years of therapy and recovery she has regained the ability to walk with help of braces and can attend school with her friends. However, she has not regained her voice. Finally in the latter part of her final year of middle school, she agrees to try the latest technology, an "augmentative communication device."Through that device she begins to communicate again in a more normal way, and in the process a special relationship develops between her and a boy in her class who has Gifted Aspergers. He plays a major role in helping her to learn the use of her augmentative communication device and in altering the device which gives the main character access to pieces of a dream she thinks are lost forever.
It is a touching story, with a few lessons, in tolerance, and perspective into the ordeal of a person going through recovery from traumatic brain injury.
Perhaps the quote from author Rachael Schuetz, author of Long Road to Change says it best: "Resonating the Sound wraps you up into the world of Jana, a middle schooler, who barely survives a tragic accident. Her recovery path is brightened by unique perspectives, unexpected friendships, and unrelenting perseverance. Capturing teens and adults alike, this beautiful story encourages us to see beyond any limitation."
Linda's book is now available at: Linda's e-store or Amazon
Kenneth Fenter
No comments:
Post a Comment