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Title: Stuck in Neutral
Review: "My name is Shawn McDaniel. I'm 14 years old. I think my father is planning to kill me."With a tagline like that, you can't help but be interested in this book. While it's not about murder per se, "Stuck in Neutral" is still a little disturbing--about a young boy with C.P. (cerebral palsy) who fears his estranged father wants to "end his pain" by euthanizing him. The book was based on Trueman's own experience as a parent to a child like Shawn, which gives the story a more realistic touch, and the reader can't help but wonder if Shawn's father and Terry Trueman share the same opinions about C.P. and euthanasia.While, overall, the book was great--it's a bit of a tear-jerker, but funny and honest as well (some profanity)--I was pretty disappointed by the inconclusive ending. Still, it was a quick read (114 pages), and I was able to read it in one sitting, so I had to give it a "5." Definitely worth reading if you're interested in C.P. or euthanasia.
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