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A Quiet kind of Thunder-Sara Barnard

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Why hello there Bibliophiles, 

I have never really understood when people would tell me that they just couldn't find the time to finish a book in a month; I have to admit that I kind of understand this now. The December period made finishing just this book hard enough, but fear not I have finally finished reading A Quiet Kind of Thunder By Sara Barnard. 

First things first, I am sure that you are wondering why I picked this book? Or as I usually say how did this particular book pick me? Well here's a free piece of information about me that I don't mind sharing with you. I have always wanted to learn sign language since before I could remember if I am being quite honest. As soon as I landed my first retail job, it became more apparent;  I crossed paths with many deaf customers, and the need to learn became even greater. However my subjects clashed in University and I was never able to learn. Fear not there is still time. 

Anyway, the title of this book caught eye, then I opened it up to read the first chapter and realized it was a beautiful story about Steffi a selectively mute teenager that struggled with anxiety so great that she couldn't formulate words most times. She would soon meet a deaf student named Rhys and their meeting would forever change them both for the better. I struggle so much to not give too much away,because I believe that it is important that you experience every amazing piece of this story yourself to fully enjoy it. This book touches on anxiety, BSL, romance of course and most importantly finding oneself no matter what the restrictions may be.  

What did we love about this book 
Each chapter number is in sign language, and in different parts of this book you are taught different types of sign which gives this book so much character

What did we not love
There were a few chapters that had a few missing words which was a liiiiiittttle distracting if I am being completely honest, but it didn't take away from the story at all, just a minor thing.  

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Avicii-Lonley Together ft Rita Ora

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Anyway I apologize for being gone so long, happy reading bibliophiles!!!



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