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Summary: Starla's One Child review
Review: I loved it! I don't usually like to read, but I couldn't put it down! People know about what happens to children in abusive homes, but they never do anything about it. The teacher in this book, Torey, is different because she cares about the children in her class. She has all the children rejected from all other classes that have turned away. They were rejected for reasons from not talking, to being severely mentally [challenged], to one child, her most recent inductee, who has committed arson. There seemed to be no helping the children until they were finally placed in a loving environment, that of Torey's. I recommend anyone with a heart to read it. It will make you laugh, but at the same time want to cry for these poor little children that have had to go through so much already and are so young. It's an all around great book.
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Summary: RAISING THE BAR
Review: This is truly one of the most inspiring books I have ever read. Torey Hayden has truly raised the bar in working with children and has, in pioneer fashion, blazed new trails and set new standards. Sheila, a 6-year-old girl living in grinding poverty and raised by her single father faced some daunting odds when she entered Torey Hayden's special needs class. Abandoned by her mother, beaten by her father and facing a court ordered sentence to a hospital after a particularly violent episode, Sheila was extremely aggressive and wary. Since she had no bathing facilities in the home she shared with her father, Sheila was often dirty and underfed. It is a true testament to her courage and Torey Hayden's belief and persistence that Sheila began confiding in her within 3 days of her classroom placement. I like the way Torey Hayden started a grooming routine for Sheila, which positively impacted her behavior and interactions with others. Sheila entered that classroom under very inauspicious conditions. The court ordered that she at least be educated until the state hospital opening was available. In that class, Sheila flourished and even made overtures to her classmates, some of whom functioned well below age level. Luckily for all, Torey Hayden was able to recind the court order; Sheila stayed in that class for the remainder of the year and made quantum leaps and bounds. During an early testing session it was determined that Sheila had an IQ of 182. This highly gifted little girl was able to express herself eloquently. Quick to assess people and situations, Sheila had developed a survival mode early. In that class she used her natural endowments to her advantage. The gifts this child had to offer and the gifts she received in that class are a song to the soul. There is a poignancy about her courage. She is, to a large extent, accepting of her life conditions and makes the best with available resources. This is a book that will evoke just about every possible emotion, from sadness to anger to cheering gladly. The close of the term is indeed bittersweet; the parting of teacher and pupil is very moving indeed. One sees the progress Sheila has made and marvels at what this child unknowingly had to give.
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Summary: The Many Inspirations of a Book
Review: ... I noticed my friend reading [this] story, a book about a young child that had been abused physically, as well as emotionally. At first, I waved it off, uninterested. But, after a day or two, I finally persuaded myself to read it. I only regret I didn't read it sooner. "One Child" is a very compelling story and my heart aches for anyone that has to go through what any of those children had to. I am not a nieve child. No, I know that our world isn't a perfect one and I know that a lot of terrible things happen. But this story really opened my eyes. Things like this probably happen everyday. Also, I am not a church-going person. I hardly ever pray or do any 'do-gooder' things. Now, I'm not saying I am a devil-worshipper, no. I'm simply saying I believe in the Lord and the Bible, yet sometimes I lack the conviction. But, tonight...I will be praying. I will pray that anyone that suffers like young Shiela, finds their Torey.
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Summary: The Greatest Book EVER
Review: I have just finishd reading this book. I have to be honest, I absolutely hate reading. Since I want to go to college this fall, I'm probably going to have to read a lot of materials so I decided one day while I was in my school library that I would try to find a good book to read. I was fiddling around with the computer looking at whatever titles struck an interest. What I typed in was something along the lines of problem child or depression. I wanted to read something on this because of the fact that I am bipolar and before I was diagnosed I was a bit of a problem child. I displayed much of the same behavior that Sheila had displayed. In fact I can somewhat relate to her. I also had been abandoned and abused by my mother and father. I wish I had had someone like Torey too. I connected with this book on a more personal note, but I had never appreciated reading so much in my life. So in that case I say this is the greatest book ever written. This book had me bawling my eyes out. It was really good. I am left wondering however, What ever did happen to Sheila, Where is she today?
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Summary: Spankin Good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) (#1)
Review: I read it when I was 5!!!!! It was a wonderful book then and i still read it. I'm currently reading it to my kindergardeners. It helps them to sleep, but I enjoy it very much!! It is a great book!!!! i suggest that you read it!! peace out!!!
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Summary: AWESOME READ!!!
Review: Captivating book that I've read too many times to count! Fall in love with Sheila, she's worth it!
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Summary: One Child
Review: I would recon\mmend teachers to read One Child. The book gives a real insight to how a special needs classroom operates. The author does not try to cover up the negative aspects. Howver, the author deals withthe negatie situations in a very positive and uplifting manner. After reading the book, teachers would be motivated to deal with and handle any uncomfortable situations that arise in their class. I think this book helps teachers see the good and the bad parts of a class in an inspirational way. I strongly belive that all teachers can learn or gain something by reading this book. This book, in a sense, is a recipe for teachers to follow on how to care formstudents with special needs. This book would be for personal use and not for use in a classroom.
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Summary: Inspiration to Reach All Children
Review: Sheila was a disturbed and abused child who never thought she would be loved. That is until she walked into Torey Hayden's classroom. She started out as an enraged, untrusting child, but ended with being an intelligent, lovable little girl. Sheila started out without a real family, but found a place where she belonged.
Torey Hayden, through this book, inspired each of us to try and reach every child without giving up. She proved that with hard work and determination any person can turn an awful situation into an experience that will last a lifetime!
We loved this book!!!
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Summary: One Child Review
Review: I read One Child by Torey L. Hayden. This book was mostly drama/young adult. One Child is a story of a teacher who instructs a class of children with serious problems, and who are very disturbed. The story tells of a various group of children (who've had it rough) growing together and growing up. The main focus is on one child in particular who touches the teachers heart. I've read many drama's and many young adult novels. I can't make any comparisons though because I have never read anything this heartfelt. So in a way the feelings and virtues that vibrate from this book are something that I have never encountered or experienced before. It was way more sentimental and serious than I expected. My personal feelings however were interperted very easily. While I was reading this book I was amazed at the describtiveness and the story. I got really into the book, to a point where I actually wanted to meet the characters. The book taught me a lot about friendship, and that people who are different are still people. "'I didn't mean it when I said I would be bad. I'll be a good girl.' she looked up solemnly. 'For you.'" Page 219. I loved this part because it was after Shelia had come back from the hospital and had realized that it was May and the school year was going to end. She had promised to return to her nasty old ways, and then at the last minute she changed. I love this part because it shows how one person can affect another so powerfully that they'd be willing to become a differnt person just for a friends sake. I enjoy the thought that people can change for the better just by making a single friend. All in all I just like to believe that everyone has a dream and that everyone has good in them. I really enjoyed this book, I really got into it and really felt its words. Although this was an exellent book it's not for everyone. It deals with some serious topics that a reader must be mature enough to handle. It also tells about children with disorders and handicaps that could be unsetteling to certain people. So I guess this book isn't for everyone but it taught me a lot and I enjoyed it.
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Summary: Read it. It was GREAT!!!!!
Review: I thought "One Child" was a great book i read it for my book report and i loved it. Shiela was a abused and unreachable child until Torey came into her life. I would really reccommed this to anyone who wants to learn about child abuse.
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