Critical book review of "One Child" by Torey Hayden.

Running head: CRITICAL BOOK REVIEW OF "ONE CHILD" BY TOREY HAYDEN Critical Book Review of "One Child" by Torey Hayden Jay Lerner National Louis University Critical Book Review of "One Child" by Torey Hayden "Three were not toilet trained, two more had accidents. Three could not talk, one wouldn't. Two would not shut up. One could not see."(Hayden, 1980, p. 11) And then came Sheila! Torey Hayden has written a touchingly beautiful story about her experience …

…her body and mind. One Child, detailing with what appears to be Sheila's evolution into a happier child and a productive member of society, is an inspiration to anyone entering the teaching profession. References Friend, M. & Bursuck, W. D. (2002). Including Students With Special Needs. Boston, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Hayden, T. (1980). One Child. New York, New York: Avon Books. TLC Group, (1997). Beware The 5 Stages of "Grief". Retrieved November 1, 2003, http://www.counselingforloss.com/article8.htm