Review: No Ordinary Liz: An Extraodinary Story of Life and Family by Elizabeth Sutherland

No Ordinary Liz: An Extraodinary Story of Life and Family by Elizabeth Sutherland
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

📚 Hello Book Friends! NO ORDINARY LIZ by Elizabeth Sutherland is a thought-provoking book about a true-to-life young girl’s experience in the foster child system and her resilience to find happiness. Liz, her younger sister, and brother were in an abusing situation at an early age. When she feared the worst, she found the courage to call social services to get help. Although it was the right decision to free them from the abuse, little did Liz know that this would change her world. Liz wrote this wonderful book in a positive voice even when describing some of the toughest moments of her life. It shows her beautiful attitude and character. It also demonstrates how her resilience has kept her whole. You will cry sometimes and cheer for her at other times.

This book would be a fantastic gift to any child entering the foster child system, to people considering becoming foster parents, and to people who are looking for ways to help foster children. The list of resources and suggestions are extensive. I love how Liz included a letter to a foster child at the beginning of the book and a letter to foster parents near the end. This was a touching book that has shed light on how I can help make the life a foster child better.

Look for NO ORDINARY LIZ by Elizabeth Sutherland at your favourite bookstore.

🙋🏼‍♀ Thank you, Liz for sending me a copy of your extraordinary book. It has opened my eyes and educated me.

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