The Wonder of One
by Suzanne Redfearn
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From the #1 Amazon bestselling author of In an Instant comes an inspirational coming-of-age story about one extraordinary girl’s determination to chase a dream.
Vivien Kendall has always been different. Born with a birthmark covering much of her face, she’s been bullied, ridiculed, and mistreated as a child. But at the age of six, Vivien learns that in each of us there burns a spirit flame—a deep belief in oneself that must be nurtured and never allowed to go out.
Living by that wisdom and through the enduring friendships of her nanny, her mentor, and the legend who eventually becomes her coach, she chases her dream to someday become the greatest figure skater in the world.
Along the way, she faces a rapidly evolving world full of modern prejudice and injustice. She falls in love, has her heart broken, learns what it means to win or lose, and discovers the wonder of one, the power within each of us to change things.
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If you focus on everything that’s gone wrong, it will feel like everything is wrong.
But if you find the nuggets of life within the gloom, those small glimmers can change your perception entirely.
MY THOUGHTS
Vivien Kendall endured severe bullying and mistreatment from a young age. Born with a congenital melanocytic nevus, a birthmark covering most of her face, she faced a lifetime of judgment based on her appearance. Yet Vivien develops an inner strength that helps her focus on the people who see beyond the surface and recognize who she truly is.
At the heart of this coming-of-age story is the idea of maintaining self-worth despite prejudice and refusing to let other people’s opinions define you.
Vivien’s life takes an exciting turn when a legendary figure-skating coach agrees to train her. As she pursues ambitious goals, she experiences both the joy of success and the disappointment that comes with falling short. Her journey ultimately becomes one of learning about herself, resilience, and what truly matters.
While I appreciated the themes of perseverance, kindness, and compassion, I didn’t connect with the story as strongly as I had hoped. Vivien’s journey was meaningful, but overall, the book was just an okay read for me.
Many thanks to Lake Union Publishing and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
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