Full of great big heart and unexpected humor, Ludwig introduces the lovable and wholly original Ginny Moon as she discovers a new meaning of family on her unconventional journey home. Previously published as Ginny Moon.“Fresh, funny, heartbreaking and real, you will love this novel.” —Adriana Trigiani, New York Times bestselling author of The Shoemaker’s WifeGet ready to fall in love with Ginny … author of The Shoemaker’s Wife
Get ready to fall in love with Ginny Moon: unabashedly unique and daringly adventurous. After years in foster care, fourteen-year-old Ginny has finally found her forever family. She has a new house, new parents and even a new name. But Ginny also has a Big Secret Plan, one that will set her on a remarkable journey and change the course of her life forever.
This unforgettable novel is a poignant story about love, family, and self-discovery. Deeply emotional and refreshing, The Truth According to Ginny Moon will simultaneously delight you and change the way you view the world.
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The book deals with issues of cognitive differences, family building, and family tragedies in a very different, realistic and compassionate way.
This was a difficult book for me to read. First, there are children in my family who are autistic. Second, abuse, child abuse, hits me hard. I have personal experience with it. To have a main character dealing with both..I knew it was going to be difficult. There is out right child abuse and implied possible sexual abuse. From my experience, I believe sexual abuse happened. Fortunately the author of this book knew how to get the point across with having to detail it. I am grateful.
This book had me emotionally distraught a lot. I was angry at Gloria and even Crystal. I expected to be angry with them. I didn’t exactly expect to be angry with Maura. I was though, even when I could understand why, I was a bit angry at her. It is a heartbreaking story that is, unfortunately, very realistic. In the end it is triumphant but the road there was not one very many can walk.
I did find myself, at times, forgetting the age of Ginny. She thinks much younger than her physical age. Some may say it is her autism. Other the abuse she suffered. I think, perhaps, the two mixed together. This is a case where early childhood home setting interrupted the child’s growth. I was feeling, for awhile, that every adult was failing Ginny.
If you are looking for a book about a child’s experience on the autism spectrum, this one might not be what you are looking for. The child was influenced by neglect and abuse as much as the autism. However I do think it is a book worth reading. The author does do a very good job with portraying autism. I think he did well blending the neglect and child abuse with the autism. This book, in my opinion, makes an excellent choice for book clubs or buddy reads. It is a book you want to discuss. I know I do.
A top-notch read.
Ginny Moon provided me with a view of the autistic mind that I otherwise would not have. A very intriguing perspective.
Well written! Put me into the thoughts of someone very different from myself & gave me empathy to pull for her!
I love books that address mental illness and provide insight to the struggles. Ginny was challenged but utterly loveable.
Excellently written. His knowledge and experience with his autism made it all so real. So impressive. Worth reading by those living with or teaching autistic children.
I totally enjoyed reading this book. It’s a look into the mind of an autistic child and how differently they can think about things; also how hard to effectively understand what they really are thinking. That was an interesting part of this book. The true story took a long time to emerge, as Ginny’s words didn’t always match the situation. She was faulted for things that she should have been receiving praise for and that finally came out in the end.
Laughter & Tears. This story is a window into Ginny Moon’s big heart, a paean to the folks who give so much in helping such vulnerable ones make sense of the world, and a reminder to give grace to those around us. An enlightening & moving story.
This was the most fresh point of view I’ve read ever. I recommend this to everyone!!!!
This is a book club selection about a young autistic girl. The author wrote as though he were “in her head” and helped me to understand the day to day problems and terribly touching moments that Ginny Moon experienced.
Couldn’t put it down, great read. Very informative about someone on the autism spectrum. The author had a wonderful way of describing the way a differently wired brain might work.
Great book. I bought a second copy as a gift.
After all the rave reviews, I thought I should get this story. Didn’t get more than a third into it, and it was so disturbing that I couldn’t finish it. It might be a good story, but not for me.
Didn’t finish it. Boring.
Good read. I absolutely love Ginny Moon. What a strong little girl.
A great story and an inside look at a family dealing with autism.