The first new book from beloved therapist and writer Torey Hayden in
almost fifteen 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 ten--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.