Lost Child
The True Story of a Girl Who Couldn't Ask for Help
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Lucy Rayner
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By:
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Torey Hayden
About this listen
The first new book from beloved therapist and writer Torey Hayden in almost 15 years - an inspiring, uplifting tale of a troubled child and the remarkable woman who made a difference.
In a forgotten corner of Wales, a young girl languishes in a home for troubled children. Abandoned by her parents because of her violent streak, Jessie - at the age of 10 - is at risk of becoming just another lost soul in the foster system.
Precocious and bold, Jessie is convinced she is possessed by the devil and utterly unprepared for the arrival of therapist Torey Hayden. Armed with patience, compassion, and unconditional love, Hayden begins working with Jessie once a week. But when Jessie makes a stunning accusation against one of Hayden’s colleagues - a man Hayden implicitly trusts - Hayden’s work doubles: Now she must not only get to the root of Jessie’s troubles, but also find out if what the girl alleges is true.
A moving, compelling, and inspiring account, Lost Child is a powerful testament once again of Torey Hayden’s extraordinary ability to reach children who many have given up on - and a reminder of how patience and love can ultimately prevail.
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In this compulsively listenable tale of secrets, lies, and deception, Gilly Macmillan explores the darkest impulses and desires of the human heart. Diabolically clever, The Nanny reminds us that sometimes the truth hurts so much you’d rather hear the lie.
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Great gripping story!
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Biddy Weir is a quirky girl. Abandoned by her mother as a baby, and with a father who's not quite equipped for the challenges of modern parenting, Biddy lives in her own little world, happy to pass her time painting by the sea and watching the birds go by. That is, until she meets Alison Flemming. Because there are a few things about Biddy that aren't normal, you see. And Alison isn't afraid to point them out to the world. All of a sudden, Biddy's quiet life is thrown into turmoil. If only there was someone to convince her that, actually, everyone's a little bit weird....
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The Lonely Life Of Biddy Weir
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One Last Child
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It was summer in the mountains when five small children vanished from their nursery school picnic. The heat was stifling that day, the tinkle of an ice-cream van in the air.... Three-and-a-half years later, in the dead of winter, the children are returned to their families...one by one. All except for Ivy - the granddaughter of Homicide Detective Kate Wakeland. The other four children say Ivy is dead.
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Amazing book and amazing narration!
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It's the night before Christmas when Casey and Mike get the call. A 12-year-old girl, stuck between a rock and a hard place. Her father is on a ventilator, fighting for his life, while her mother is currently on remand in prison. Despite claiming she attacked him in self-defence, she's been charged with his attempted murder. The girl is called Bella, and she's refusing to say anything. The trouble is that she is also the only witness....
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The Home
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Angela was just a baby when she was abandoned, and a children's home is no place to grow up. When manager Ray takes girls off to his 'den' in the garden, they always come back crying.... So, when wealthy couple James and Rosemary come to choose a child to adopt, Angela is desperate to escape. Years later, Angela starts to search for her birth mother, Evelyn, hoping to heal the scars of her childhood. But strange and sinister events start to unfold. And Evelyn fears she may not survive her daughter's return.
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Did not see the twist coming
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- Rachel
- 12-27-23
Gripping True Story of an Abused Child
The only performance that I wished was difference was the American woman’s accent. Good listen/read.
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- Melissa Hamlin
- 09-06-23
Loved Jess
Tori Hayden does not disappoint! Great story – loved Jess. I know if you kids like this and it helped hear the perspective.
I found the accent situation distracting.
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- Lace M. Jackson
- 03-05-20
Write more Tory
it moved me. My heart died for Jess. Tory was so loving and understanding. I'm always amazed how into the story I go. Can't wait to read what's next.
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- Anne D. Smith
- 05-25-21
Not for the faint of Heart
I love Torey Hayden. However, if you are looking for a neat package that ties up all the loose ends, this is not for you. This is a true story about real people who are multifaceted, complex and human. No one is all good or all bad. It almost reads like a case study for a class.
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- Denise S.
- 11-13-23
Jessie Jessie Jessie
I really enjoyed reading/listening to this book. We had to read for a school bookclub and Jessie took us for a ride down the rabbit hole.. great book, great story.
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- Christina Peterslie
- 12-31-23
This is a captivating story..
I felt Jessie’s hurt and sorry. I appreciated the loving therapy from the author. I wanted the book to go all through Jessie’s life…I truly appreciate both sides of the story.
What a brave and brilliant young lady.
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- janet hayward
- 03-26-20
Wonderful Book
Torey Hayden is my favorite author, and all of her books are wonderful. Once you read one, you will never see troubled children the same way. She seems to know what they are crying out for.
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- Mimi Routh
- 12-27-23
Great Story to the Last Half Minute!
Perfect Christmas listen for a depressed and lonely woman! Listener feels love for all the characters. The story is told thrillingly, which made me glad the story is true.Beautifully written and beautifully narrated. Very helpful listen for those who think psychological counseling is like watching paint dry. Thank you!
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- Margie
- 12-15-23
Sad
Very good but so sad what kids in the system go through. My son is from the system and he went through a lot before he came to me.
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- Pink Amy
- 09-17-21
Mixed
Torey Hayden’s latest difficult case, Jessie, a girl with reactive attachment disorder (RAD) challenges her abilities as a therapist. Jessie’s symptoms include perpetual lying, everything from what foods she enjoys to having a brother. She lies to get out of trouble and to get others in trouble. Additionally, Jessie’s manipulative behavior includes inappropriate touching if others.
I admired Torey’s ability to empathize, and care about this truly unlikable child. Her unending patience is remarkable. Consequently, Hayden didn’t do a good job of setting boundaries and she rewarded maladaptive behavior, which probably put her at odds with the staff at the group home.
As a child psychologist, I cringed at some of Hayden’s practices and interventions, though I knew they came from a place of caring. Jessie’s story is fascinating and aside from wanting to ask Torey what she was thinking, LOST CHILD was an enjoyable read. If Hayden’s practices were simply unorthodox I be less bothered, but some of what she did bordered on malpractice. For example, when the cops tell you not to question a child about abuse allegations because doing so could taint the witness, you listen. If the child brings up the abuse, you listen without prodding for more information and you cannot be the investigator, no matter how much you believe a certain scenario. No therapist wants a child molester going free because the defense convinces the jury you led the witness. Children who will testify to abuse often see specialized therapists who are trained for these purposes. Hayden wrote she shouldn’t lead questions in a certain way, yet fails to heed warning.
LOST CHILD, while a fascinating case study, was ultimately a frustrating read.
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