Shelter the Sea
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4.3 • 4 Ratings
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
Some heroes wear capes. Some prefer sensory sacks.
Emmet Washington has never let the world define him, even though he, his boyfriend, Jeremey, and his friends aren’t considered “real” adults because of their disabilities. When the State of Iowa restructures its mental health system and puts the independent living facility where they live in jeopardy, Emmet refuses to be forced into substandard, privatized corporate care. With the help of Jeremey and their friends, he starts a local grassroots organization and fights every step of the way.
In addition to navigating his boyfriend’s increased depression and anxiety, Emmet has to make his autistic tics acceptable to politicians and donors, and he wonders if they’re raising awareness or putting their disabilities on display. When their campaign attracts the attention of the opposition’s powerful corporate lobbyist, Emmet relies on his skill with calculations and predictions and trusts he can save the day—for himself, his friends, and everyone with disabilities.
He only hopes there isn't a variable in his formula he’s failed to foresee.
Customer Reviews
So good.
This is another great story, continuing the lives of Emmet, who is autistic and Jeremey, who has major depressive disorder, and their friends at The Roosevelt, an independent living facility for those with special needs.
Life is suddenly very busy for Emmet as he continues his life with his boyfriend, Jeremey, his work at Workiva (which actually exists, and has a large presence in Ames) and the new challenge of changing political opinion to not cut funds for mental health services and ultimately keeping places like The Roosevelt open and viable which in turn enables special needs people the right to live with dignity.
Since reading these two books, I have more of an understanding of people with special needs. Ms Cullinan has dealt with these issues with understanding and sensitivity. I loved reading Emmet’s POV, of how he explains things in minute detail, of his little quirks; all these things made him accessible and understandable. I think these books should be required reading for appropriate age school students. And politicians.
I so hope that one day Ms Cullinan will be able to write and bring us David’s and Darren’s stories and maybe a catch-up with Emmet and Jeremey. I love all those young men.