I was in awe of their strength and friendship. It wasn’t easy for them, but they fought none the less. It’s about love…friendship and superpowers !!Įmmet, Jeremey, David and Darren blew me away. Every day, every aspect of the world, of the culture, made a point to tell me I was different and less than, and so were all my friends.” It’s about the fact that it’s ok not to be normal….because normal doesn’t exist and nobody really is. It’s about the challenges, that people with disabilities face every single day.
This book is about standing up for your (equal) rights and fighting for what you believe in. Sometimes the outside world tries to decide whether or not we are allowed to be/stay happy. …who are now happily living at The Roosevelt.īut life doesn’t always allow us to stay happy…. This book takes us back to Emmet, Jeremey, and their friends… I am not gonna go into the plot too deeply, because, like the previous book, I think this book should be enjoyed without too many spoilers. You should read book 1 first and if you haven’t, you are missing out big time !! I shouldn’t have worried though because this book left me feeling even happier than book 1 did.īefore I continue this review, I would like to point out, that this is not a stand-alone. Book 1 left me with an amazing feeling when I was finished and I was a bit nervous this book would mess that up for me. I was so excited about this follow-up story about Emmet and Jeremey, but I have to admit, I was also a bit worried. Shelter the Sea (The Roosevelt #2) by Heidi Cullinan *****4.5 Stars***** He only hopes there isn’t a variable in his formula he’s failed to foresee.
When their campaign attracts the attention of the opposition’s powerful corporate lobbyist, Emmet relies on his skill with calculations and predictions and trusts he can save the day-for himself, his friends, and everyone with disabilities. In addition to navigating his boyfriend’s increased depression and anxiety, Emmet has to make his autistic tics acceptable to politicians and donors, and he wonders if they’re raising awareness or putting their disabilities on display. With the help of Jeremey and their friends, he starts a local grassroots organization and fights every step of the way. When the State of Iowa restructures its mental health system and puts the independent living facility where they live in jeopardy, Emmet refuses to be forced into substandard, privatized corporate care. Some prefer sensory sacks.Įmmet Washington has never let the world define him, even though he, his boyfriend, Jeremey, and his friends aren’t considered “real” adults because of their disabilities.
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