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| One Child | 
 enlarge | Author: Torey L. Hayden
Publisher: Avon
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (169 reviews)
Sales Rank: 20338
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 0380542625
Dewey Decimal Number: 618.92858
EAN: 9780380542628
ASIN: 0380542625
Publication Date: May 1, 1981
Release Date: May 1, 1981
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 A very inspiring book... August 21, 2005
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I am a first time reader of the author, Torey Hayden. I had never heard of her nor her books until I was reading another book and it mentioned one of her books. As I began looking, I saw the reviews for this book and was intrigued.
The book is an autobiographical account of Torey Hayden's experience with a special education class of eight children that no one else wanted to teach. Then, a six year old girl that had severely burned a three year old child was placed in her class to await a state mental hospital placement.
This book chronicles Ms. Hayden's frustrations and triumphs with her class, in particular this young girl, Shiela. I was impressed with the author's candid explanation of what happened. I did not get the impression that she was trying to show everyone what a good teacher she was.
Rather, she was helping the reader feel the pains of her experience and the struggles she went through in trying to make a difference in the experience of a young child who had already suffered a lifetime of hurt. In the process, she demonstrates the power of perseverance and never giving up on people, even when they may do everything in their power to push others away.
I gained further insight into the power of love and the importance of empathy in considering other's situations. Until we begin to understand what they've been through and see things as they do, we will never unlock the power to love even the most "unloveable" person.
I give this four stars, as it did not reach the level of perfection warranted by a five star rating. The writing, while intriguing, is more frank than truly literary. In addition, there are a number of typos that inhibit reading a bit. I would recommend this book to most everyone who works with children in any way. It will open your eyes more to their experience and the need for patience, empathy, and caring.
 Questionable March 21, 2005
8 out of 15 found this review helpful
While I feel that Torey H. is sincere in her writing, I found myself shaking my head in disbelief at some of the events in the story. As an educator for almost 30 years, I find Ms. Hayden's conduct to be questionable at times. For example, there are laws governing the confidentiality of students. I would not sit in my classroom and discuss an uncle's abuse of a student with other students. I would lose my job. In addition, leaving students alone for periods of time with an uncertified aide and a high school student is not a lawful practice in my state. In addition, swearing at a student is conduct for immediate disciplinary action. While I have no doubt to Ms. H's sincerity and work with her students, I would interested in what state permits such actions by a teacher.
Amazing!!!!!! March 6, 2005
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I am 14 and I read this book about a month ago, I really touched me in a way no other book has ever done before! I hardly ever cry but when I read the end of this book I couldn't hold back the tears!!!
I think Torey Hayden is an amazing author and I really want to get the sequal to this book.
Everyone should read this, it will touch even the toughest people. I have always wanted to work with disadvantaged kids and now I do even more!!
Thank you Torey for writting this book.
EXTREMELY GOOD BOOK March 4, 2005
5 out of 9 found this review helpful
ALL I CAN SAY IS THAT I RECOMMEND ANYTHING THAT TOREY HAYDEN WRITES. I HAVE READ ALL HER BOOKS, AND THEY ARE MAGNIFICENT!
CONNIE DALY
sad story January 9, 2005
6 out of 9 found this review helpful
I've just finished reading this book. It says that it is a composite of different children that the author has worked with and not an actual child although it reads as if it was one child, 'Sheila'. The little six year old has a horrible life and then is badly abused by an uncle. If this was a true account it would be wrong for a teacher to be pushing a disturbed child to learn. Her emotional well-being should be taken care of first. In England social workers would remove her from her highly inadequate home. I recommend the books by Virginia Axeline.
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