![]() ![]() ![]() Show More out and, Catherine feels, shines a spotlight on her as well. ![]() 'Because it stinks a big one that they don't. 'I wish everyone had the same chances,' I say. I don't believe there's some bad-tempered wish-fairy with a clipboard, checking off whether or not you've told.But it's a long shot I'll get my wish, so even if there is a fairy in charge of telling, it won't matter. Most people say if you tell a wish it won't come true. "When I open my eyes, David's staring at me, inches from my face. Written in first person from Catherine's point of view, the reader is treated to a twelve year old's take on how life works when you find yourself in charge but not in control of someone you love. This book is a delightful and touching glimpse into a household where autism is a part of daily life. She is optimistic but also pragmatic: Sometimes you've gotta work with what you've got, and Pantless brothers are not my problem. In addition to her rules for David, Catherine has rules for herself, and these rules are insights into how she feels about her role as David's older sister, after all, a twelve year old can only handle so much when she is often cast into the role of parent. And some of her rules are more like life lessons: Sometimes people laugh when they like you, but sometimes they laugh to hurt you. Some of her rules are more complicated such as: a boy can take off his shirt to swim, but not his shorts. Show More of the tv when other people are watching it. ![]()
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