Craig Davidson
A memoir of a man who drives a school bus for special kids for one year.
This is a very easy, quick read of a man's recollection of his year driving a unique bunch of kids.
My boss gave me this book, and I was done by the time she got home (I was babysitting her kids - they went to bed). There are 5 main teenagers on his bus. The writing is not beautiful, but the story is captivating. The author writes like he is talking to you... he is reminiscing, and filling in blanks, drawing a picture of what his life was like and what led him to Bus #3077. There is also a few chapters weaved into the book of another story that the author wrote, also based on the same kids. I skipped most of them, personally, but I thought it was an interesting bonus story. The way he ties it all together will have your heart swelling.
It was a unique view. I've worked with special needs kids, and work in a "disabled" community, so I could connect with the author's initial view, I understood his anger when he saw his kids getting bullied or made fun from afar... It opens your eyes in new ways even if you're aware of the prejudice that is still present in today's world.
Canadian author, which is always cool. (yay Toronto!) but the story takes place in Calgary. I personally am not fond of non-fiction, but I did find it intriguing. It got my mind thinking of my job in new ways. It made me remember that I love my job. It made me remember to always be kind to everyone - from the bus driver, to the janitor, all the way up to the C.E.O. Everyone deserves respect.
3/5 stars overall.
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