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What a great book to read if you want insight on the inner and outer struggles of children who are wards of the state. I wish this had been required reading at a few places I had worked and in psychology/sociology/teaching classes. ]]>
Christopher
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"We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be." — Kurt Vonnegut
"We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be." — Kurt Vonnegut
Christopher
added a quote:
"1. You must have a plan
2. Things do not always go according to plan
3. Learn to replan and keep your definition of success flexible" — Same wise old man
"1. You must have a plan
2. Things do not always go according to plan
3. Learn to replan and keep your definition of success flexible" — Same wise old man
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This is an amazing story of survival and perseverence. This is a story that should be read by anyone who interacts with children. What is often only briefly mentioned in the story is the many people who were silent and, therefore, complicit in the neglect of such a tortured and neglected child. What an amazing testimony to the will to live and succeed that Mr. Pelzer has become such a positive force in the lives of so many. ]]>
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