3 out of 4 stars
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That Place Of knowledge is written by a non-verbal, autistic teenager boy named Philip Alan Shalka. This story is a work of fiction that talks about Philip's adventure, together with Sabre, his assistance dog, at the bottom of the pool with a secret trap door. It leads to a city where they find peace, happiness, wisdom, and motivation. The city is so majestic that made it look perfect for the both of them. They met a person named Aristotle, which is a role model for Philip. Sabre sits whenever they travel to that place while Aristotle and Philip share a meaningful and fascinating conversation.
This book wanted us to realize that our world is seemed different. Philip wanted us to see the difference between the real world and his imaginary world, how his way of thinking is accepted at that place with Aristotle compared to the real world. His ideas are different from anybody else at his very young age.
Sabre is the one who narrates the story. Although the main character is Philip, through his narration, love and friendship between them are visible. Whenever they were in the real world, Sabre is the one that Philip talks to. He serves as the ears to listen on the thoughts and heart to understand what Philip is trying to say.
I like the story. I like how he uses and connects himself at the story. I assure you that it will give an impact on your life and made you think that you, as yourself, is a key for your own success. How the author's idea and imagination gave me the inspiration and motivation on my life. He also brings Aristotle, that is known for intellectual ideas, the foundation of his book is quite strong. There was nothing that I dislike on this book. Because as you read this, the messages are powerful and will change your negative impression when it comes to autism.
My favorite part is the exchanging of ideas of Philip and Aristotle. Philip's point of view in life made me think that, “Is he really a young boy" because his mindset is full of wisdom. Added to this, he is an inspiring boy because despite being an autistic child, he wrote this kind of book. Through this book, he wanted the world to discover that he is capable of something. His difficulty is not a hindrance to inspire and motivate other people.
I think this book is really suits to young, elderly, and who thinks that they are imperfect because they can be motivated by Philip's way of thinking and gives happiness and hope as the end of the story. There are 28 pages that uses simple words that is easy to understand. I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars because there were some errors. Also, give some emphasis and expressions that Sabre is a dog because as you read it, you may think that he is a human.
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That Place of Knowledge
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