Resource Review

The Beauty Of A Young Mind

Recently I had the privilege of attending the book launch for a book written by a promising young local author titled The Beauty Of A Young Mind. This book is a collection of poems written by Lucy Low and after reading this book I have to say I am looking forward to reading her next book and hopefully many more to come. Lucy's poetry has given her an opportunity to express both the positive and negative experiences of her journey through her school years and adolescence.

Her poem Disappointments, captures wonderfully what I believe is a common theme for all of us young and old. Stand up for bullying, gets to the heart of an important issue for Lucy that she clearly feels passionate about. My personal favourite is Falling into freedom, it is beautifully written and leaves me with a sense of hope and acceptance.

Lucy happens to have Cerebral Palsy yet this hasn't prevented her from using her poetry as a medium to express her deepest feelings and opinions. Lucy's poetry reminds us all that beneath the veneer of difference we are all the same.

Lucy is an inspiration to all young people with and without disabilities and I encourage everyone to read her book.

Review by Krissy Wright, June 2011.