I was always hesitant about reading this because ‘Matilda’ is the reason I fell in love with reading. Idk why I was so anxious to pick this up but then I turn to this chapter and remember now, Robin Williams.

Robin Williams was a warm fuzzy blanket and a fresh cup of coffee to me & he’ll always feel that way for me. Just as the feeling of watching Matilda over & over again. These two people helped me in so many ways and I’m forever grateful to have them as my reason for my love of imagination, laughter, courage & reading.


This book will always stay close to my heart because Mara is so much more than “the girl who played Matilda” & knowing her story is something I’ve been needing more than I thought.