“A Face for Picasso” written by Ariel Henley is an intensely raw and personal glimpse into life with Crouzon Syndrome. This memoir is brutally honest about the physical and emotional struggles she faced growing up with a disability/condition that was readily apparent to those around her. She and her twin sister who also has Crouzon Syndrome underwent numerous surgeries on their faces to address the medical and aesthetic aspects of their condition. But more than that, the book describes the emotional toll all of this had on her. I too grew up with a readily apparent physical disability and am around the same age as Ariel. Therefore I can relate to the things she discusses in the book. As Ariel mentions, mental health wasn’t something that was often discussed back then. I applaud Ariel’s ability to dig deep into her past and work towards healing from the trauma she has been through. While hard to read at times, A Face for Picasso is a book that everyone should read.