Owl Abridged
  • Book Review,  Contemporary

    The Sign for Home by Blair Fell

    I loved this book. The Sign for Home follows Arlo Dilly, a 23 year old DeafBlind Jehovah’s Witness living under the strict control of his uncle. After discovering his long lost love may not be so out of reach, Arlo sets off with the help of his friends to discover the truth of his past and find happiness. It was eye-opening seeing the world from Arlo’s point of view. The first chapter is called “Sniff” and we’re immediately drawn into Arlo’s experience of the world around him. At the start of the story, Arlo lives a very limited, isolating existence. I was surprised to discover how many choices, both large…