Sheehan

by Chris Crutcher

Heartbreak and Redemption Heartbreak and Redemption

Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Chris Crutcher's writing is controversial, and has been frequently challenged and even banned by individuals who want to censor his books by removing them from libraries and classrooms. Running Loose and Athletic Shorts were on the ALA's top 100 list of most frequently challenged books for 1990-2000. His books generally feature teens coping with serious problems, including abusive parents, racial and religious prejudice, mental and physical disability, and poverty; these themes are viewed as too mature for children. Other cited reasons for censorship include strong language and depictions of homosexuality. Despite this controversy, Crutcher's writing has received many awards.

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting read. My last name before I was married was Sheehan and that is what originally drew me to the book.

[Casey · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a poem written by a father with a child who has cerebral paulsey. The poem explores the emotions and thoughts of the father. It is a quick read, about a half an hour, and is extremely depressing. What I did enjoy about the poem was that it explored the cycle of joy and depression that parents go through when they have a child with a disabliity. I do not have a child with at disability, but this poem helps create understanding and empathy for parents who do.