The moment I closed the page of “Miracle Boy”, I still thought of Auggie when he took off his helmet. There was not too much preparation and no deliberate sensation, but the bravery hidden in his eyes and the fine love around him were more touching than any gorgeous words. If you also want to find a book that instinctual heals people and learns how to love, listen to me, choose “Miracle Boy”, which contains the true and powerful truth of love and growth.
A “different” boy wrapped in love
At the beginning, I didn’t expect much when I picked up this book. It was not until I slowly entered Auggie’s world that I was completely moved by the little boy and the love around him. Do you know? Auggie was born with obvious facial defects because of genetic mutations. Before the age of ten, he had been receiving family education at home and had never really entered the outside world. His appearance makes him bear too many strange eyes and exclusion. Fortunately, he was not defeated by fate, because his parents and sister gave him unique love.
His family never deliberately hid or overprotected him because of his shortcomings. Instead, they encouraged him to go out generously and make friends bravely. It is this respectful love that slowly nourishes Auggie’s optimistic, humorous, brave and confident character, and also gives him a rare empathy and kindness. I watched him slowly open his heart from timidity and low self-esteem at the beginning; I watched him be isolated by his classmates and nicknamed ugly, but he could still solve malice with humor and treat the people around him with kindness. At that moment, I suddenly understood that the so-called miracles never appeared out of thin air, but were watered by love.
Loving yourself is the beginning of all love.
What impresses me most in this book is the “love” that fills every detail of the book. The word love sounds simple, as if it exists in everyone’s life, but for thousands of years, no one can really say what it is, and no one can teach us how to love. But “Miracle Boy” gives us a new answer: loving ourselves is the beginning of all love.
Many people misunderstand “love yourself” and think it is a narrow and selfish word. In fact, truly loving yourself includes two most important parts: one is to be yourself bravely, and the other is to strive to be a better self. It is to take care of your emotions, understand your heart, listen to your own voice, and calmly recognize and accept your imperfections – just like Auggie accepts your appearance, do not escape, do not be inferior, protect yourself well, and also know how to praise your brilliance. More importantly, people who love themselves will never stop growing. They will strive to become a person who is more worthy of love and praise. This “better” has nothing to do with material things, but only with inner kindness, bravery and sincerity.
Heal each of us growing up
The greatest charm of this book is not only that it tells a wonderful story that can be called a miracle, but also that its details, character psychology, and even the environment are very well described. The author is a delicate writing master. Reading this book can let people see what people and society full of love and virtue are like, and it can bring people great emotional resonance and beautiful feelings from delicate psychology and words.
After reading this book, you will be eager to become a better person. If you are going through a low point, it will give you strength; if you are doing well, it will remind you to be gentle with those who are “different”. And I want to say that no matter what state you are in now, this book will make you start to think about one thing: do I love myself well?
