A Face For Picasso by Ariel Henley REVIEW

 A Face For Picasso

by Ariel Henley

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Synopsis

I am ugly. There's a mathematical equation to prove it.

At only eight months old, identical twin sisters Ariel and Zan were diagnosed with Crouzon syndrome -- a rare condition where the bones in the head fuse prematurely. They were the first twins known to survive the disease.

Growing up, Ariel and her sister endured numerous appearance-altering procedures. Surgeons would break the bones in their heads and faces to make room for their growing organs. While the physical aspect of their condition was painful, it was nothing compared to the emotional toll of navigating life with a facial disfigurement.

Ariel explores beauty and identity in her young-adult memoir about resilience, sisterhood, and the strength it takes to put your life, and yourself, back together time and time again.

Review

Thank you to Macmillan Children's Publishing for a free review copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.

A Face For Picasso is one of the most beautiful books I've ever read. Throughout the book we travel through Ariel's journey with her sister Zan who also has Crouzon Syndrome through Ariel's perspective. We learn of what she hoped for, what she was afraid of and the struggles that made her who she is today.

I was drawn into this book with its captivating writing and heart warming story. I found it read like fiction in the best way. I was completely captivated by this story of two loving sisters dealing with this horrible condition and they had no one to understand what they were dealing with but each other. I can honestly say I have never loved a memoir the way I love this one. There are so many reasons to read this book. There is so much hope and strength held within its pages despite all the pain and suffering Ariel and Zan suffered through.

If you only read one nonfiction book this year, I recommend it be this one.