This was such a feel good, life-affirming story and I loved every second of it. 
 August (Auggie) Pullman is just an ordinary kid (on the inside), who lives with rare facial deformity. All he really wants is to fit in, but when the first thing people do is judge you because of what your face looks like, it makes that wish almost impossible. 
 I was moved by Auggie's story - despite the challenges he'd faced at such a short age, he managed to remain sweet and kind. His perseverance and humor filled me with hope. His family unit, and eventually his friendships were so heartwarming that they made me believe the world is filled with people who care and support one another. 
 I laughed and cried, but most of all I loved.