Since around 15 years, migraine is my worst friend. Comes up out of nowhere, in the middle of the happiest times, and tends to stay longer as required, although never invited to come over in the first place. Although I got used to manage those moments and to react properly - including by taking the right medicine - explaining to the loved ones, migraine-free, especially children, is the worst part of the story. Migraine is a lonely endeavour and loneliness is better than being surrounded by people helpless to helping you.
The Day My Best Friend and a Migraine Slept Over by Audrey Beth Stein, illustrated by Ana Solarte, is more than just another picture book. Through the story of the girl who is telling the story of her daily experience with migraine, inherited from her mother, we are provided an example of empathy and acceptance facing a chronical illness.
I personally find interesting the acceptance of migraine nowadays, categorized as a chronical health impediment, compared to the previous decades when it was dimissed as just a more serious headache.
The book is using a language and a context appropriate for the readers´ age target, but considerate enough to be taken seriously by the parents as well.
Personally, I just wish there is more openness and discussion about such medical conditions, helping both the patients and their immediate environment to better communicate in such situations.
Recommended for both parents, children and pre-school educators and teachers.
Rating: 4.5 stars
Disclaimer: Book offered by the publisher in exchange for an honest review
No comments:
Post a Comment