Book description
A dramatic and remarkable narrative of an extraordinary teacher's
determination, from the author of the Sunday Times bestsellers 'The
Tiger's Child' and 'One Child'.
Torey Hayden faced six emotionally troubled kids no other teacher could
handle - three recent arrivals from battle-torn Northern Ireland, badly
traumatised by the horrors of war; an eleven-year-old boy, who only knew
life inside an institution; an excitable girl, aggressive and sexually
precocious at the age of eight; and seven-year-old Leslie, perhaps the
most hopeless of all, unresponsive and unable to speak. But Torey's most
daunting challenge turns out to be Leslie's mother, a stunning young
doctor who soon discovers that she needs Torey's love and help just as
much as the children.
'Just Another Kid' is a beautiful illustration of nurturing concern,
not only for a few emotionally disturbed children, but for one woman
facing a personal battle. 'An enchanting, inspiring book… Impossible
to put down.' Washington Post Book World
'Torey Hayden's book "Just Another Kid" is not just another
book. Though each page turns on the mysteries of emotional disturbance,
sex, alcoholism, violence and crime of all dimensions, the reader
emerges from the experience convinced the world can be loving, caring,
warm and orderly.' New York Times Book Review
'Torey Hayden deserves the kind of respect I can't give many people.
She isn't just valuable, she's incredible. The world needs more like
Torey Hayden.' Boston Globe Born in Montana, USA, Torey Hayden has
spent most of her adult life working with children in distress. Now
living in Great Britain, she divides her time between writing and
volunteer work with several British charities. Torey is author of
numerous internationally best-selling books about her experiences as a
special education teacher and therapist. She has also written two novels
and two children's books.
Find her at www. torey-hayden. com
