Holding up the Universe truly sends a message that holds up our universe

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Holding up the Universe by Jennifer Niven is a realistic novel that reminds us of a very important message. It’s what's on the inside that counts. Libby Chesler is a girl who has been house bound and scared of the world in fear of being made fun of for her looks on the outside. Jack Masselin is a basketball player who works hard at being a follower and a bystander. He has to because he has a big secret. He has prosopagnosia a brain disorder that prevents him from recognizing faces. When Jack is forced to follow his friend's idea to harass Libby, they both get in trouble. During their school enforced mediation they realize they're not all that different. It’s truly a heartwarming novel that hands us a piece of knowledge that we can carry away with us for the rest of our lives.

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  1. Bonni SolomonSeptember 20, 2017 at 12:23 PM

    Hailey I've never read this book but now I really want to. Sounds like a great story and message.

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