I’m a student from Wayne, NE and you inspire me. I want to be an author when I graduate. I never thought someone from a small town could make it big, but you did. You got a book published. I hope someday I can follow in your footsteps and became a famous author. Thank you for proving that my dreams are possible.
I am 16 and on June 6, 2018 I got my scoliosis correction surgery. I heard about your book from my school nurse and finished it in less than a week. I loved it so much. I feel like scoliosis is a topic that not many people know about let alone that would write a story about, but this book was amazing. I felt so connected to it and I could just relate to everything in it. My 11 year old sister is also wearing a brace right now for scoliosis. It’s been a struggle for her but I think she’s finally starting to get used to it. Anyway I just wanted to thank you for writing a novel on this topic and for making me and my sister not feel so alone.
Paige, thank you for your lovely comments! My sister and I felt alone when we got our braces too. One reason I wanted to write this book was to provide a story about scoliosis for young readers because I couldn’t find anything when I was going through it. I am so grateful to you for reading and for sharing your thoughts and your story! I had surgery when I was 21, so quite a bit older than you, but it made a major difference in my life. Best wishes to you and your sister–it gets better, believe me!
-Rachel
I just finished your novel, and I wish my daughter would have read it, but she’s not much of a reader, so I just told her about it. She was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 5, and wore a back brace until this year when she had spinal fusion surgery. She is currently at 5 weeks post-op. Even though she didn’t have the same experiences as you did going through middle school, she could relate to kids poking her and asking about it, along with the insecurity of it all. I am so thankful for you and your experiences, so glad that you wrote this story to help others out there. For us, it is also genetic because now her younger brother has a large enough curve where he will need to be braced as well, he is 10. I may need to write his story for a boy’s side of scoliosis!
Thanks again, and keep up the good writing!
Stephanie,
Thanks so much for your kind words! I hope your daughter is doing well, and best wishes to your son as he goes through the process. I think you should definitely write his story! His perspective would add a wonderful voice to the very few novels out there about scoliosis. Best wishes!
-R.
Dear Ms. Rachel Hruza,
I am twelve years old and I was diagnosed with scoliosis not to long ago. In early October of 2022 I found the book “Dear Issac Newton, you’re ruining my life” in my school library. I found scoliosis incredibly interesting not ever thinking for a second that I would have scoliosis. I resurched scoliosis and noticed that a few of the symptoms were a rib hump and uneven shoulders. I looked in the mirror and noticed that on myself. As I read on in the book I read the part where Truth was talking about looking in the mirror and seeing her wing bone stick out funny. I later noticed that on myself too. I talked to my mom and she took me to the chiropractor because I had a physical health check for volleyball a few months prior and my docter did not notice any spine curvature. The chiropractor checked me and my x-rays for scoliosis and he was sure I didn’t have it. About 3 weeks ago he noticed more change. Then he took x-rays again and there was a LARGE curvature, so he referred me to a doctor. Sure enough, the doctor told me that I had scoliosis. Now I have to go to an orthopedic doctor to most likely get physical therepy and a back brace. I felt so insecure and stressed and I felt like scoliosis had sort of snuck up on me. I re-read your book and it helped me a lot. I really connected with Truth. I love your book more than any other book in the world and I really want you to make a sequel about Truth in high-school were she has to get spine surgery. I hope you consider my idea – Evie V
PS: you will never know how much your book helped me.
Evie, thank you for your comment! I’m thrilled to know my book helped you in some way. I hope you are doing well, and I would love to write a sequel to this book. I appreciate you taking the time to write me, and I would love to hear how you’re doing now!
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Dear Rachel,
I’m a student from Wayne, NE and you inspire me. I want to be an author when I graduate. I never thought someone from a small town could make it big, but you did. You got a book published. I hope someday I can follow in your footsteps and became a famous author. Thank you for proving that my dreams are possible.
Abby, your message has warmed my heart and made my day. Remember, you can do anything–no matter where you’re from–you just have to keep at it!
I am 16 and on June 6, 2018 I got my scoliosis correction surgery. I heard about your book from my school nurse and finished it in less than a week. I loved it so much. I feel like scoliosis is a topic that not many people know about let alone that would write a story about, but this book was amazing. I felt so connected to it and I could just relate to everything in it. My 11 year old sister is also wearing a brace right now for scoliosis. It’s been a struggle for her but I think she’s finally starting to get used to it. Anyway I just wanted to thank you for writing a novel on this topic and for making me and my sister not feel so alone.
Paige, thank you for your lovely comments! My sister and I felt alone when we got our braces too. One reason I wanted to write this book was to provide a story about scoliosis for young readers because I couldn’t find anything when I was going through it. I am so grateful to you for reading and for sharing your thoughts and your story! I had surgery when I was 21, so quite a bit older than you, but it made a major difference in my life. Best wishes to you and your sister–it gets better, believe me!
-Rachel
I just finished your novel, and I wish my daughter would have read it, but she’s not much of a reader, so I just told her about it. She was diagnosed with scoliosis at age 5, and wore a back brace until this year when she had spinal fusion surgery. She is currently at 5 weeks post-op. Even though she didn’t have the same experiences as you did going through middle school, she could relate to kids poking her and asking about it, along with the insecurity of it all. I am so thankful for you and your experiences, so glad that you wrote this story to help others out there. For us, it is also genetic because now her younger brother has a large enough curve where he will need to be braced as well, he is 10. I may need to write his story for a boy’s side of scoliosis!
Thanks again, and keep up the good writing!
Stephanie,
Thanks so much for your kind words! I hope your daughter is doing well, and best wishes to your son as he goes through the process. I think you should definitely write his story! His perspective would add a wonderful voice to the very few novels out there about scoliosis. Best wishes!
-R.
Dear Ms. Rachel Hruza,
I am twelve years old and I was diagnosed with scoliosis not to long ago. In early October of 2022 I found the book “Dear Issac Newton, you’re ruining my life” in my school library. I found scoliosis incredibly interesting not ever thinking for a second that I would have scoliosis. I resurched scoliosis and noticed that a few of the symptoms were a rib hump and uneven shoulders. I looked in the mirror and noticed that on myself. As I read on in the book I read the part where Truth was talking about looking in the mirror and seeing her wing bone stick out funny. I later noticed that on myself too. I talked to my mom and she took me to the chiropractor because I had a physical health check for volleyball a few months prior and my docter did not notice any spine curvature. The chiropractor checked me and my x-rays for scoliosis and he was sure I didn’t have it. About 3 weeks ago he noticed more change. Then he took x-rays again and there was a LARGE curvature, so he referred me to a doctor. Sure enough, the doctor told me that I had scoliosis. Now I have to go to an orthopedic doctor to most likely get physical therepy and a back brace. I felt so insecure and stressed and I felt like scoliosis had sort of snuck up on me. I re-read your book and it helped me a lot. I really connected with Truth. I love your book more than any other book in the world and I really want you to make a sequel about Truth in high-school were she has to get spine surgery. I hope you consider my idea – Evie V
PS: you will never know how much your book helped me.
Evie, thank you for your comment! I’m thrilled to know my book helped you in some way. I hope you are doing well, and I would love to write a sequel to this book. I appreciate you taking the time to write me, and I would love to hear how you’re doing now!