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.
