One Child

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Summary: Torey Hayden is a success!
Review: Torey Hayden's book, "One Child" is a must read for anyone interested in the teaching profession. Currently a college student working towards a degree in elementary / special education, I was extremely moved by Hayden's determination in helping this child (and others) learn to enjoy life. Too many times I am only told about the negatives involved with special education. I can thank Torey Hayden for giving me the inspiration to contiune with my dream of helping children survive and making the world a better place to live.

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Summary: INSPIRING
Review: I felt compelled to clarify the synopsis given byAmazon. Sheila was not diagnosed with autistism, she did not have apervasive developmental disorder. Sheila was severely emotionally disturbed due to her home-life situation and the many disturbing things she had to endure. If anything, she may be considered to have had selective mutism which is a failure to speak in spcific social situations but speaks in other situations(DSM IV). In all I found the book inspiring. END

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Summary: One Child
Review: I just finished reading this book last night and it is the greatest book I have ever read. Torey Haden is very powerful and she needs to be complimented. To bring a little girl back to life as she must give you a special feeling. I would recomend this book to anyone because it will change your way of thinking

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Summary: A magical and most moving story!
Review: One Child is an emotional, memorable book. This true, harshly realistic story tells of six year old Sheila, a young girl who never spoke, never, cried, and never loved. Everyone said that Sheila was lost forever...everyone except for teacher Torey Hayden. Together the two embark on a journey gleaming with a child's joy at discovering a world filled with love. Sheila is such a strong person, and she would not give up on life. She is a survivor.

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Summary: A true story, an important lesson
Review: This is a very strong, powerful, and moving book that made me aware of how important people like Mrs. Hayden are to our dangerous society. If only there were more of them. It truly shows how a little time, love, and dedication can save the life of a young child, otherwise lost.

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Summary: It is the best book ever written
Review: I think this is a great book, and that more people should read it because it is a true story. It really makes me think about how much children can handle, and much stronger Shelia is than most of us could ever be.

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Summary: An amazing book about an amazing child and her teacher.
Review: I first read "One Child" about five years ago, and have read it many, many times since. It is a true story about an abused, gifted child, and a dedicated teacher who would not give up on her. Through Torey's masterfull writing, Sheila speaks to the reader with a child's innocence and honesty, but with a wisdom beyond her six years. The result is a truly powerful and unforgettable story

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Summary: Bittersweet and bewitching tale of a heroic little girl.
Review: This true story of a little girl and the teacher who saves her is poignant. Written by a teacher who works with abused and mentally impaired children and told from her view point. Ms. Hayden is an outstanding writer and I have enjoyed many of her book, all of them true and touching stories. One Child, in particular, is amazing

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Summary: ONE CHILD IS TERRIFIC - I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN!
Review: Hayden brings us into the life of 6-year old Sheila, who came to her special education class while awaiting placementin a mental hospital for a horrific crime. As Hayden begins to teach Sheila, she discovers a girl with a genius IQ who has been given no chance in life. We follow their 5 months together and see how Sheila responds to an adult who finally cares. This compelling story is an eye-opener to what can happen to a child on the edge of society. At times we fear Sheila and at times we love her but all the time we forget that she is just a tiny 6-year old in need of love.

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Summary: Torey Hayden is a success!
Review: Torey Hayden's book, "One Child" is a must read for anyone interested in the teaching profession. Currently a college student working towards a degree in elementary / special education, I was extremely moved by Hayden's determination in helping this child (and others) learn to enjoy life. Too many times I am only told about the negatives involved with special education. I can thank Torey Hayden for giving me the inspiration to contiune with my dream of helping children survive and making the world a better place to live.