Maria and Me: A father, a daughter (and Autism)

author: Miguel Gallardo
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.50
book published: 2007
rating: 4
read at: 2017/11/22
date added: 2017/11/22
shelves: graphic-novels, non-fiction
review:
'Maria and Me: A father, a daughter' by Miguel Gallardo is a graphic novel about a father and his daughter with autism.

Miguel and his daughter Maria go on a vacation. She is 12 and lives with her mother, so Miguel loves the time he can spend with her. She has autism, and this can cause those around them to stare and not understand. Maria relates to the world around her through the people she meets. She remembers all their names even if they only have briefly met. Miguel keeps a sketchbook of these people.

I liked this look into what a vacation looks like with someone like Maria. Miguel shows love and patience with his daughter, and he is never upset over what she does, but accepts it all as part of who she is. I love that the book included a photo of father and daughter.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Jessica Kingsley Publishers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.


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