One Child: The True Story of a Tormented Six-Year-Old and the Brilliant Teacher Who Reached Out

Name: One Child: The True Story of a Tormented Six-Year-Old and the Brilliant Teacher Who Reached Out
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.8 (1277 reviews)
Author: Torey L. Hayden

by Torey L. Hayden

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4.8 (1,277)

4.8 stars from 1,277 reviews. Top 87% of Memoir books we track.

251 pages~4.2 hr readPublished by Turtleback BooksPublished 1980-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You care deeply about education and want to see proof that one person can genuinely change a child's life.
You've experienced or witnessed childhood trauma and need a story of genuine recovery, not sentiment.
You're drawn to books about real resilience, not inspiration porn. This one earned its 4.8 rating through substance, not manipulation.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a quick emotional fix. This book demands your attention and will stay with you long after you finish.
You prefer distance between yourself and difficult subjects. Sheila's abuse is unflinching, not softened for comfort.
You distrust memoirs about teachers saving troubled kids. This one's different, but if you're tired of the genre entirely, skip it.

About this book

The true story of a six-year-old girl named Sheila and her teacher, Torey Hayden. Sheila was abandoned on a highway by her mother and rejected by her alcoholic father. After committing an act of violence against another child, she was placed in a class for emotionally disturbed children. Sheila did not speak or cry, and her eyes reflected hatred. Most believed she was beyond help, but Hayden recognized potential beneath Sheila's rage and saw signs of genius. Through Hayden's efforts and devotion, Sheila began a journey of discovery, learning to experience a world filled with love while her teacher demonstrated sustained commitment to reaching her.

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Currently 4.8★ from 1,277 reviews

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