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Hayden is a fine storyteller, recounting the touching bonds that form among children and between Hayden and her students. --washington post
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"A heartwarming book full of tenderness."-- "Library Journal""Hayden is a fine storyteller, recounting the touching bonds that form among the children and between Hayden and her students."-- "The Washington Post"
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This novel is a great novel for anyone interested in working with troubled children. Torey tells a story about her life as a resource teacher in one calender year. It is easy to read, written almost like a diary. It will captivate your interest and you will want to continue reading till the end. When I read this novel, I laughed and I cried. Each event that happens in this novel has you glued to your chair spellbound. Torey tells the story in such a realistic way that it will make you happy, sad, and sometimes angry. I strongly recommend this book for anyone who has or is working with a troubled child.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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This is the first of Torey Hayden's books I read, and I doubt it will be the last! Her insights into the troubled minds of her students is nothing less than inspiring, and her ability to adapt to situations is equally so! I particularly enjoyed the flow of the story, as each child was entered into her class; the adaptations that she made, and the means that she used in spite of the "system", to bring each child in to the group. The only point that gives me pause, and makes me think, is the struggles she has when faced with problems. Any educator, no matter how outstanding, can only do so much. It is sad to see, and hard to realize for many, that there are just some children that we cannot "save" from society. My own hope: That when I begin teaching; that I can adapt as quickly, and reach the successes portrayed in this book. I recommend it to anyone; educator, parent, or anyone interested in children. It's a MUST read!
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
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This book concerns 4 children, each with their separate issues who are brought together under the care of a loving teacher for a period of time in which each child faces their fears in one way or another.
One girl cannot read due to severe beatings by her father which left her with brain damage, and at times during the book, I wanted a miracle to appear on the pages, I wanted to read that her disability had been overcome, (it never did) yet that was the beauty of the book in a way, it was honest and real, and if there had been a magical answer to everything I as the reader would not have experienced such raw emotions. I found the part where Boo is in hospital particularly harrowing.(I have purposely left out the details so as not to spoil it for someone who had not read the book)
At the end of the book I pondered the outcome for a while. It made me appreciate that we are not one life, but several, because whatever happens to each one of us; Loris inability to read, or Boo's autism as examples, affects so many people in the life around us.
It is a heartwarming book and well worth reading.
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received product in time it stated, only issue was front cover was different than what was stated otherwise book was in good condition
Published on 10 Sep 2009 by Mrs. E. M. Coffey
an excellent book
whilst reading this book i had a mix of emotions. At times i laughed untill i couldnt laugh anymore and at times i wanted to cry. Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2006 by R. McNeil
Both Sides Now
This book explores the flexibility and individuality in teaching. Different approaches to teaching mainstream as well as students with special academic needs are examined. Read more
Published on 13 July 2005
Both Sides Now
This book explores the flexibility and individuality in teaching. Different approaches to teaching mainstream as well as students with special academic needs are examined. Read more
Published on 13 July 2005
IN THE INTEREST OF FAIRNESS
This book is yet another sterling account of Ms. Hayden's work with children. The pupils assigned to her resource room featured in this book are Claudia, who is 12 and pregnant;... Read more
Published on 7 May 2003
Amazing !!
I've just finished this, again, after having first read it over 15 years ago and it still stirred the same emotions in me !! Sadness, laughter and HOPE !! Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2001
Great just great!
This is the 4th Torey Hayden book I have read and I think it is one of her best. My favourite up to now has been One child, but I believe that this book is in the same league as... Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2000 by kathye@excite.co.uk
the best book ever!!
This book was soooo good!! I don't think I've ever experienced emotions like when I read this book... some parts were just tear jerkers and some were soooo dammnnnnnn funny! Read more
Published on 12 Sep 1999
I thought the book was entertaining and easy to read.
I thought this book was entertaining and easy to read. The book reminded me of a journal written on one year spent working as a resource teacher. Read more
Published on 9 Aug 1999
Remarkable Book
Somebody else's kids is a beautiful written journal by Torey Haden. I loved this book. This book was very insightful and inspiring. Read more
Published on 30 July 1999
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