Lost Child

The first new book from beloved therapist and writer Torey Hayden in almost fifteen yearsan inspiring, uplifting tale of atroubled 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, Jessieat the age of tenis at risk of becoming justanotherlost soulin the fostersystem. Precocious and bold, Jessie is convinced she is possessed by the devil and utterly unprepared for thearrival 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 Haydens colleagues a man Hayden implicitly trusts Haydens work doubles: now she must not only get to the root of Jessies troubles, but also find out if what the girl alleges is true.A moving, compelling, and inspiring account,Lost Childis a powerful testament once again of Torey Haydens extraordinary ability to reach children who many have given up onand a reminder of how patience and love can ultimately prevail.