Books Like Freaks and Revelations
Families who loved Freaks and Revelations by Davida Wills Hurwin often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Freaks and Revelations by Davida Wills Hurwin often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is struggling with the corrosive nature of prejudice, the weight of a major mistake, or the isolation that comes from being different. It is a vital resource for navigating conversations about hate crimes, radicalization, and the hard work of accountability. The story follows two boys from opposite worlds: one a neo-Nazi skinhead and the other a gay teen living on the streets. Their lives collide in a brutal act of violence, but the narrative moves beyond the trauma to explore their remarkable real-life reunion and reconciliation years later. Because of its raw depiction of homelessness and hate groups, it is best suited for older teens (14+) who are ready to engage with complex moral questions. Parents will appreciate the book's profound message that no one is beyond redemption and that forgiveness is a powerful tool for personal liberation.
