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Twilight Children: Three Voices No One Heard Until a Therapist Listened
by
Torey Hayden
A light in the darkness for severely troubled children, former special education teacher Torey Hayden faced three of her most extraordinary challenges after she left the classroom
Nine-year-old Cassandra, kidnapped by her father and found starving, dirty, and picking through garbage cans--a child prone to long silences and erratic, violent behavior, whose hard-won recollect...more
Nine-year-old Cassandra, kidnapped by her father and found starving, dirty, and picking through garbage cans--a child prone to long silences and erratic, violent behavior, whose hard-won recollect...more
Paperback, 384 pages
Published
February 28th 2006
by Avon
(first published January 1st 2004)
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How can you not love Torey Hayden? My aunt introduced my mother to Torey. My mother introduced me to her. I introduced my partner to her. I have all her books and have enjoyed them all. I just have one last book to read of hers, *The Very Worst Thing*.
Torey is a teacher and a specialist in elective mutism. However, this book is a little different. She is now working a unit in a hospital. Although she works as a therapist, the teacher in her emerges from time...more
How can you not love Torey Hayden? My aunt introduced my mother to Torey. My mother introduced me to her. I introduced my partner to her. I have all her books and have enjoyed them all. I just have one last book to read of hers, *The Very Worst Thing*.
Torey is a teacher and a specialist in elective mutism. However, this book is a little different. She is now working a unit in a hospital. Although she works as a therapist, the teacher in her emerges from time...more
Torey Haden is a therapist who works with children who have selective mutism. In this book, she tells us about three of the individuals she met during her work: two children and an elderly lady. I really liked reading this book. The stories were moving and interesting, and there was even an element of suspense where I found myself thinking along with Torey to figure out what exactly had happened to these people (especially Drake and Cassandra) and how they might be helped.
As someone with an inte...more
As someone with an inte...more
This book follows three patients that Torey Hayden worked with who for different reasons were unable to speak either completely or intermittently. There is Drake, a charming 4 year old who can't say a single sound, and Gerda an elderly woman who has suffered a stroke and can speak but seems to be refusing to, and there is Cassandra, a bright young girl who has terrible temper tantrums followed by days of refusing to speak. Drake and Cassandra are inpatients in a psychiatric hospital where Torey...more
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Torey Hayden retrata mais uma vez a sua experiência profissional no âmbito da psicologia. Porém, neste livro surgem três casos, duas crianças e uma idosa, cada qual com os seus motivos para permanecerem mudos, os quais Torey terá que desvendar.
Cassandra é uma menina que apenas conhece o pior lado da vida, vítima de um passado terrível. As descrições do sofrimento que sofreu durante a infância são brutais e levaram-me a cerrar os dentes com...more
Torey Hayden retrata mais uma vez a sua experiência profissional no âmbito da psicologia. Porém, neste livro surgem três casos, duas crianças e uma idosa, cada qual com os seus motivos para permanecerem mudos, os quais Torey terá que desvendar.
Cassandra é uma menina que apenas conhece o pior lado da vida, vítima de um passado terrível. As descrições do sofrimento que sofreu durante a infância são brutais e levaram-me a cerrar os dentes com...more
The author, Hayden, tells her story as a therapist. She has three little patient who have got lingusitic alteration. One is from a wealthy and famous family who can not speak since childbirth. However, the mother wants to protect her kid and try to hide the anomaly. Later, Hayden help the mother, her husband and their kid to start their new life without being fear of his wealthy father.
Another child is a little 8 year olds girl which had experienced traumatic events in her early childhood. Her f...more
Another child is a little 8 year olds girl which had experienced traumatic events in her early childhood. Her f...more
Found this book in the Library today...sounded very intriguing.....
"A light in the darkness for severely troubled children, former special education teacher Torey Hayden faced three of her most extraordinary challenges after she left the classroom
Nine-year-old Cassandra, kidnapped by her father and found starving, dirty, and picking through garbage cans -- a child prone to long silences and erratic, violent behavior, whose hard-won recollections of the nightmare she endured could not be fully t...more
"A light in the darkness for severely troubled children, former special education teacher Torey Hayden faced three of her most extraordinary challenges after she left the classroom
Nine-year-old Cassandra, kidnapped by her father and found starving, dirty, and picking through garbage cans -- a child prone to long silences and erratic, violent behavior, whose hard-won recollections of the nightmare she endured could not be fully t...more
In short, "Twilight Children" follows Torey Hayden and 3 of her patients. I don't know what other people would think when they read the story, but I found it to be very interesting to see the progress Torey made in helping Drake, Cassandra and Greta. Perhaps, this has something to do with being a psychology student,and, in particular, my interest to work with children later on. But yes, I found it rather 'nice' to be able to read about this in a more practical setting, simply than pure theory. C...more
Torey Hayden is a very special teacher. She takes us into the world of troubled children, from classroom to hospital ward, to life. We meet the children, and then we learn about their lives and Ms. Hayden’s role in them.
The children in this particular book suffer different forms of silence, and the effects of that silence. Some of these stories are difficult to read, but Torey’s handling of the topics is respectful and caring. She educates the reader just as she did each child, each family, and...more
Cassandra was abducted by her father for two years and won't open up about what happened, instead she spins huge lies and is a bully. Drake seems to be a mute that doesn't like to show that he can sign. Torey Hayden works with these children to get to the bottom of what is really going on.I loved the book because there are facts about children and their development along with great stories. I love to work with kids and have even jotted down notes of some of the way Torey Hayden gets the children...more
*A powerful mix of writing, therapy, and compassion*
Twilight Children seamlessly integrates beautiful writing, therapy, and compassion in one poignant book. Although these stories are based on the actual lives of three of Torey's patients, they read like fiction. The stories of Cassandra, Drake, and Gerda magically come to life in the book, just as each patient came to life while working in therapy with Torey. In addition to providing three captivating and touching stories, this book also offers...more
Twilight Children seamlessly integrates beautiful writing, therapy, and compassion in one poignant book. Although these stories are based on the actual lives of three of Torey's patients, they read like fiction. The stories of Cassandra, Drake, and Gerda magically come to life in the book, just as each patient came to life while working in therapy with Torey. In addition to providing three captivating and touching stories, this book also offers...more
Written by a special education teacher and child psychologist, this book follows the stories of three patients. Each patient is complex and endearing in their own way. As you read, you not only feel for them but for Torey Hayden as she tries to help them find their way through their issues. It was a wonderful book that I couldn't put down. I couldn't walk away from hearing the story of each of these people. Every time the narrative switched between patients, I found myself both hating the interr...more
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Twilight Children describes three individuals of different ages dealing with mutism. I found this read to be very compulsive. I liked it.......reading it constantly, but it wasn't as good as Hayden's other novels. Usually, I feel a deep attachment to the child-Torey's attachment. This novel seemed more like a recollection of her notes. Although she is a wonderful therapist, I didn't feel her ties with Cassandra like in her other books-especially like with Shelia. This was a good read. I liked it...more
3 different lives, one therapist. This is the story of Cassandra, Drake and Gertha. Torey Hayden helps these 3 with being helped. Cassandra had been kidnapped by her father when she was only 6. Drake doesn't speak at all. Gertha has horrible strokes and is in the hospital.
I can make a text to text connection. All the books that Torey writes, are memoirs about helping others and giving the love, if they don' have any on their own.
I gave this book 5 stars. There are some twists in the book, w...more
I can make a text to text connection. All the books that Torey writes, are memoirs about helping others and giving the love, if they don' have any on their own.
I gave this book 5 stars. There are some twists in the book, w...more
This book highlights cases of individuals with elective mutism. It is written by a woman who worked as a special education teacher for many years and suddenly finds her calling at a mental hospital working as a liason with children who are classified as electively mute. Her goal is to determine why these children have suddenly become silent. This is a true story of three of her clients, Cassandra - an 8 year old girl, Drake - a 4 year old boy, and Gerda - an 82 year old woman. This book expresse...more
This was a very interesting read about three patients of Ms. Hayden while she was a child psychologist at a city hospital, which I suspect it was in the Pacific Northwest. Each of the stories was remarkable and affecting. However, in these days of HIPPA rules, I constantly wondered how she got the quotes of conversations. I suspect she used "remembered" conversations based on notes she took at the time, however, she never tells us. That makes a great deal of difference to how I view the book its...more
”Hiljaisuuden lapset” oli ensimmäinen lukemani Haydenin kirja, vaikka ne vaikuttavatkin melkoisen suosituilta, sillä olin hyvin ennakkoluuloinen kirjoja kohtaan. Isoin minua mietityttänyt asia oli kuinka todenmukaisina Haydenin kertomaa voidaan pitää, sillä ajalla on tapana kullata muistoja tai ainakin värittää niitä alkuperäisestä totuudesta poikkeaviksi. Aivan helppoja ratkaisuja kirjassa ei esitetty ja ainakin Cassandran tapaus oli hyvin kivulias vuosienkin jälkeen, mutta uskon jotain silotte...more
Nov 03, 2008
Lisa Vegan
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review of another edition
Recommends it for:
Torey Hayden fans, those interested in emotionally disturbed children
I just love Torey Hayden’s books and was delighted to find one I hadn’t know about and therefore hadn’t read.
She’s an exceptional child therapist and teacher and her writing style is so accessible. I zipped through this book because I was loathe to put it down.
I know these kids inside out, partly from my own work and life, partly from reading so many books about them.
I “diagnosed” both kids before the information was revealed in the book but this is one of Hayden’s better books, one of about th...more
She’s an exceptional child therapist and teacher and her writing style is so accessible. I zipped through this book because I was loathe to put it down.
I know these kids inside out, partly from my own work and life, partly from reading so many books about them.
I “diagnosed” both kids before the information was revealed in the book but this is one of Hayden’s better books, one of about th...more
Typical Torey Hayden.
Sometimes she gets a little anvilicious, like when the nine-year-old girl, without prompting, explains *exactly* what each of her feelings represents, and this corresponds perfectly to the foreshadowing in the previous chapter, but that's par for the genre.
And I *like* it. I had a psychotherapist like Cassandra's Dr Brown. And I like that she (Hayden, not Dr Brown) models good therapeutic practice. If she was the way the back cover copy describes her, I'd have read one book...more
Sometimes she gets a little anvilicious, like when the nine-year-old girl, without prompting, explains *exactly* what each of her feelings represents, and this corresponds perfectly to the foreshadowing in the previous chapter, but that's par for the genre.
And I *like* it. I had a psychotherapist like Cassandra's Dr Brown. And I like that she (Hayden, not Dr Brown) models good therapeutic practice. If she was the way the back cover copy describes her, I'd have read one book...more
Three very different people are featured in this book. Each with very different problems. First you have Drake, who does not speak. Cassandra, who has suffered abuse like no one should ever have to suffer. I was almost in tears when reading about it. And Gerda, an old lady would does not have the power to decide anything for herself anymore. All of their stories are very sad and there is not really much of a happy ending. Hayden write in a way that keeps you gripped. But never forget that these...more
I love all books by Torey Hayden, and this one was one more I really liked.
The story about Cassandra who was abducted by her father for 2 years and when she is found is a trouble kid.
The nice boy who doesn't speak and the family tries to find why
And Gerda, the old lady Torey tries ti help.
I liked the way the book tells all the stories, but I would like to know more about what happened to the boy... just a little more
Anyway, I already start reading another of her books :)
The story about Cassandra who was abducted by her father for 2 years and when she is found is a trouble kid.
The nice boy who doesn't speak and the family tries to find why
And Gerda, the old lady Torey tries ti help.
I liked the way the book tells all the stories, but I would like to know more about what happened to the boy... just a little more
Anyway, I already start reading another of her books :)
As I'm getting ready to start another school year on Monday, I decided to read a "special ed" book. This particular author is one that I have read and enjoyed previously. This book followed three clients she worked with when she was a language specialist in a residential hospital setting. Language processes fascinate me.....if I ever go back to school again, I'd probably have to study something that deals with the acquisition of and intervention for language based skills.
This book will make you think twice before being annoyed with anyone ever again - gives awesome insight into why some people simply cannot get along with others. I gave it only four stars because the content is graphic and disturbing and so not for everyone. In addition to the informative content, the author does an amazing job of engaging the reader and instilling in each of us an awe and appreciation for child therapists. Written in an excellent and engaging style - this book gives a realistic...more
I think this woman is amazing in the fascinating yet extremely difficult work that she does. And the stories she tells hurt my heart. These are books that once I start I just have to finish, and I think about them after I've finished. I recommend them to anyone who is interested in what we do to our children through our own ignorance, or poor judgement, or criminal behavior. If you were caught up by "A Child Called It" be sure to check out Ms. Hayden's titles, as a special education teacher, or...more
An interesting exploration of a therapist's encounters with an abused child, a child with physical disabilities, and an elderly stroke victim. The subtitle and the book jacket abstract overdramatize the content, but if you're ineterested in therapuetic issues with ED children and/or elective or selective mutism, Hayden writes compelling autobiographical books that are somewhat fictionalized.
This book is from three different kids point of veiws, Torey now works in a hospital and works with kids there. The three main kids that she works will are so simualy yet so different in so many ways. They all need some kind of help but the only person that can really give it to them is them selfs. I rate this book a 5 because it is aAMAZINg and I t makes me want to do what she does as a living.
I'm a *huge* fan of Torey Hayden, but I found this book disappointing. I just did not find myself making a connection with the individuals profiled in this story. It seemed as if it were rushed out, not as carefully detailed as her other books. (If you want to read amazing Hayden--start with "Murphy's Boy," which I think is probably her most compelling.)
Straightforward, well-written pop memoir of how a psychologist treated three patients. I breezed through it with the same elation I felt reading Reader's Digest as a kid: The writer had a great, relatable tone. She could have kicked up the reading level a tiny notch, but as it was I enjoyed this gentle, largely upbeat piece of nonfiction.
Torey writes about three amazing cases she is involved in - a 4-yr-old elective mute boy, a young girl who was abducted at 5 and found two years later, and an elderly woman who has been misunderstood by her family. Once again, I was captivated by Torey's mesmerizing style and ability to make me feel as though I'm right there with her.
I love any Torey Hayden book. But this is not one of my favorites, I prefer the ones that take place in a classroom. It seemed interesting to have an elderly person who can't speak, in addition to the kids, but Gerda's story was not very interesting, not much development there and a very disappointing ending of course.
Still I thought Drake was very endearing and so was even Cassandra at the very end.
Still I thought Drake was very endearing and so was even Cassandra at the very end.
I read the Indonesian version published by qanita (mizan group) under the title cassandra: amarah anak2 sunyi.
the story is quite moving. I began to like the story (at first I was pessimistic). Cassandra is intriguing, Drake is such a sweet sweet boy (you just want to squeeze him just by reading the description about him >w<)
the story is quite moving. I began to like the story (at first I was pessimistic). Cassandra is intriguing, Drake is such a sweet sweet boy (you just want to squeeze him just by reading the description about him >w<)
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Victoria Lynn Hayden, known as Torey L. Hayden (born May 21, 1951 in Livingston, Montana) is a child psychologist, special education teacher, university lecturer and writer of non-fiction books based on her real-life experiences with teaching and counselling children with special needs.
Subjects covered in her books include autism, Tourette syndrome, sexual abuse, fetal alcohol syndrome, and electi...more
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