A Monster Calls

First things first, this book touches me in a very special way because I know the battle that Conner had to face. This tale challenges is to the very core of what it means to live a human existence and deal with the experiences and consequences of pain. I cried when I finished the story reflecting on my own personal pain.

This is a beautifully illustrated tale that may offer some perspective on what it's like to have family members who must battle cancer. I love the presence of the walking tree. He personifies the very lack of true honesty that we as people sometimes avoid. He is pure truth. Nothing more, nothing less. The nightmare that he forces Conner to face is simply the pain of everyday life. This is quite possibly one of the best books I've ever read