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One Child (Paperback)

by Torey L. Hayden (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (128 customer reviews)
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"Torey Hayden deserves the kind of respect I can't give many people. She isn't valuable, she's incredible. The world needs more like Torey Hayden." - Boston Globe It has been a long time since you have read a book with the sheer emotional impact of One Child." - New York Times "Page after page proves again the power of love and the resiliency of life." - Los Angeles Times

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This beautiful and deeply moving tale recounts educational psychologist Torey Hayden's battle to unlock the emotions of a troubled and sexually abused child who, with the help of Hayden, was finally able to overcome her dark past and realise her full potential. Six-year-old Sheila was abandoned by her mother on a highway when she was four. A survivor of horrific abuse, she never spoke, never cried, and was placed in a class for severely retarded children after committing an atrocious act of violence against another child. Everyone thought Sheila was beyond salvation -- except her teacher, Torey Hayden. With patience, skill, and abiding love, she fought long and hard to release a haunted little girl from her secret nightmare -- and nurture the spark of genius she recognised trapped within Sheila's silence. This is the remarkable story of their journey together -- an odyssey of hope, courage, and inspiring devotion that opened the heart and mind of one lost child to a new world of discovery and joy.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Emotive and powerful - a compelling read!, 31 Jul 2004
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I first read this book several years ago when i was a student in Canada, it having been published in North America before being released in the UK. It is essentially a biography of a special needs teacher in the US, and involves the reader with stories of her class, with very few aspects of her personal life shown. The book mainly focuses on her meeting and "taming" of Sheila, a very troubled little girl who joins her class.

Torey Hayden has no trouble in keeping the reader engaged; life in her classroom never seems to dim, and the emotional struggles that she must go through to manage Sheila are difficult but rewarding to read about.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars BEST book I have ever read!!!, 4 Feb 1999
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This review is from: One Child (Mass Market Paperback)
What more can I say? I read this book for the first time several years ago, and I have re-read it over and over. I have a great respect and admiration for Torey Hayden. Her writing inspired me to pursue a career in education and it has changed the way I relate to people, especially children. I heard that One Child is required reading for some college education courses, and it should be! It is great for teachers, parents, or ANYONE! It kept my interest even though I don't normally read very much. If you think you might be interested in this book, please read it-you won't be sorry! Be sure to have a box of tissues handy. :)
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Heart Wrenching Master-piece, 11 Feb 2006
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I first read One Child in 2000 and found the story so moving I have read it once a year since. The book brings to many feelings for me to convey to you but I will bullet point the general gist:

1.A beautiful little girl called Shelia commits a crime against another child at the age of 7.
2.Torey haydon, a teacher for children with profound emotional problems has Shelia join the class while a placement opens in the local hospital for mentally Ill people.
3.Shelia is a disruptive, angry mute and makes teaching difficult for Torey.
4.Torey slowly unravels Shelia’s past and discovers a world of abuse, torture, dysfunction and brings Shelia to face her situation.

Torey brings Shelia to life and everyone that reads it will be feeling the same. Shelia is a girl everyone wants to know and help. Although Shelia has experienced things we could not imagine, she is still strong and carries such charm and innocence. I no it sounds cheesy but One Child has made me think different about life. One Child is the only book i have ever read in my life apart from the squeal, Tiger's child where you can read what happened next to Shelia as a teenager. One Child will captivate you and leave you feeling happy but also sad and you will want more. Please read this book, boy girl, child or adult. It seems relevant for everyone and I can 100% guarantee you will not retreat it. Anyone trying to write a review on this book will do no justice, the story line is simple and so easy to follow but it’s the feeling you have reading every line. It’s packed with emotion and you will not be able to put it down. Simply Beautiful!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simply spellbinding!
This book is one that will stay with you forever. Torey Haden's account of her work with children with profound special needs gets to your heart strings. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Valcin

5.0 out of 5 stars One Love
Torey Hayden receives another child for her already full "Crazies" class. Children in her class are those which can't be placed elsewhere. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Iago Zabibha

4.0 out of 5 stars This lady seems like an angel
I read this book ages ago but it has haunted me ever since because I cannot bring myself to read the follow-up 'Tiger's Child' even though I want to know more about Sheila's life... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Beacrm

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely effective in raising the heartbreaking issue of child abuse.
Compelling, a true story of a child who is horrifically abused and a teacher who cared enough to help make her life better.
Published 11 months ago by Ms. E. Gascoigne

5.0 out of 5 stars amazing story
i first read this book a few months ago and fell in love with it by the last few chapters tears were streeming down my face. Read more
Published 12 months ago by kat makman

5.0 out of 5 stars WHAT A GREAT READ!!!
What can i say what a great book. I was first told about this book by a girl at work she said it was great and that i should read it. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Ms. S. L. Litherland

1.0 out of 5 stars Awful
This is a truly horrible book. The prose is plodding and the story very predictable. If you have read one "inspirational" novel you have read them all. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Gruffalo's Child

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!!
This is my favourite book - such a touching story of the relationship between a young troubled girl and her teacher. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Stephanie Wiseman

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantasic!
Her honest, warts and all attitude makes you laugh, cry and cringe. I have lent this book to a friend and have just found out it is now making its way round the teachers of the... Read more
Published on 11 Mar 2007 by Anna Crow

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
This book is one of Hayden's best. It is both touching and deeply moving with an excellent story behind it all. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2007 by J. Turvey

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