介绍:
He has worked as a journalist, a speech writer and a political advisor. He has had numerous short stories and other works published in Australia and overseas. He also carried the Olympic torch in 2000. Recently he has finished his memoir — Ugly.
Ugly is a funny, moving, and true story of an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. After he was born, his mother wouldn’t want to take him home from the hospital. Yes, the poor boy was Robert Hoge.
“Do your absolute best to define yourself,” said Hoge, who wrote about his unique appearance in his memoir.
In his book Ugly, Hoge takes you on a journey through his childhood as a boy with deformed legs and a tennis-ball sized tumor on his face. After several life-saving operations, Hoge was left with a very distinctive appearance. Everybody seemed to agree that he was ugly.
However, instead of feeling discouraged by his physical limitations and appearance, Hoge developed a positive attitude and a good sense of humor. You will know how the courageous boy came to accept and embrace the word “ugly” and conquer obstacles. From the book Ugly, you’ll know the importance of not judging others by their appearances. There’s nothing wrong with looking and appearing different. You will know how important it is for people to define themselves. It’s not up to other people to define you. Do your absolute best to define yourself.
Ugly is also about growing up, and about struggling with disabilities. It shows that what makes us ugly also makes us who we are. It’s okay if you look ugly. Just because someone looks beautiful, it doesn’t necessarily mean they are kind or intelligent.
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