$12.00
Young author Kameron Shepherd brings that internal monster to life in the form of a lost and voiceless creature, Barry, who lives in a swamp.
Description
Our emotions can be the dictators of our lives: fear, doubt, anger, and sadness can at times consume us, leading us to believe we may be a monster, that something deep-rooted may be wrong with us. In Barry’s Wake Through the Forest, young author Kameron Shepherd brings that internal monster to life in the form of a lost and voiceless creature, Barry, who lives in a swamp. The book begins with Barry staring at his reflection in a pond. He sees a moss-green monster. The monster has no mouth.What follows is a haunting and ultimately inspiring story of Barry’s journey to find his voice, as he discovers the power of healthy emotions — like love — through artifacts and adventures he encounters in the woods.Barry’s journey is a deeply personal one for his creator. At a young age, Kameron was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer. Now 20 years old, he knows what it’s like to feel different. For any kid or adult who feels “far from normal,” Kameron wrote this book so you’ll know you’re not alone.
