Just Don't Fall: How I Grew Up, Conquered Illness, And Made It Down The Mountain (2010) - Plot & Excerpts
I LOVED this guys voice. You know how little kids "tell it how it is" and they see the whole world from a different angle? He remembered and captured this view point in a way that was both entertaining and inspiring. And maybe that's because he never lost that view point- maybe it's just him. I laughed out loud several times while reading and there were lots of nice thoughtful musings and stories.I had two-dozen little post-it notes sticking out of the book after I finished- flagging little lines or paragraphs that I wanted to read aloud to Serge. I'll share the first and last ones I flagged:First quote is just before chemo begins. Joshua is 9 years old:"One side effect Mom especially wants me to know about is that I might not be able to help my wife get pregnant if I get married. Then I couldn't become a dad.'Couldn't I just adopt a baby?''Well, yes. Of course.'After she says that, I don't mind about not being able to help my wife get pregnant, because I know that you get the same benefits from adopted children as you get from regular children, like having a small person who can sweep and dust and vacuum for you, or play soccer with you on the weekend when you would probably get bored otherwise, or talk to you for free during dinner at Country Cookin, as long as they are ten and under.""I used to think skiing would make me famous and rich. Now I know it will do nothing for the former and take me farther from the latter."That line made me chuckle. I wonder if I'll say the same thing about writing someday :) I really enjoyed this book. It is sad, funny, and inspirational. I really liked that Josh took something bad that has happened to him and turned into something even better. He doesn't get down on himself he wants to make life better for himself as well as many others. He sets goals and does everything that he can do to accomplish them. He never gives up and always wants to finish. overall this book was a really great book and an easy read.
What do You think about Just Don't Fall: How I Grew Up, Conquered Illness, And Made It Down The Mountain (2010)?
Surprisingly wonderful! My daughter recommended this one, and she was right on.
—KitKat
Funnier then one can imagine a book like this too read.So real and beautiful.
—kattie
This is my favourite book, I love it so much
—mscrichlow
