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One Child (Mass Market)

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About the Author


Torey Hayden is an educational psychologist and a former special education teacher who since 1979 has chronicled her struggles in the classroom in a succession of bestselling books. She lives and writes in the U.K.

Praise For…


“Page after page proves again the power of love and the resiliency of life.” — The Los Angeles Times

“It is really, in its essence, about all children everywhere. . .who need the miracle of unconditional love this young teacher was willing and able to give. I wish all teachers and parents. . .would read this book.” — Eda LeShan, author of In Search of Myself and Other Children

“A testament to the powers of caring and commitment.” — Publishers Weekly

Praise for Torey Hayden: “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.” — Nickolas Butler, internationally bestselling author of Shotgun Lovesongs and The Hearts of Men

“Parts of this book will enrage you. Parts of this book may make you cry. And parts may make you cheer. But whatever your reaction...you will agree that it has been a long time since you have read a book with the sheer emtional impact of One Child.” — New York Times


Product Details
ISBN: 9780380542628
ISBN-10: 0380542625
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Publication Date: May 1st, 1981
Pages: 336
Language: English