I loved the child's perspective of illness portrayed in this memoir. It is a story of a heroine!

This is a candid memoir about rheumatoid arthritis interrupting the author's dream of becoming a concert pianist. Diagnosed just as the extent of her talent is becoming clear, Avery fights to keep chronic illness from defining her, to hold on to her passions, and to find a way to balance it all. She shares gritty details of her medical history, helping readers understand that RA is more serious than "aches and pains." Interspersed throughout the narrative are relevant tidbits from music history; most notably, Franz Schubert, who holds a special place in Avery's heart and her story. Enjoyed this memoir.