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Book Reviews of Wayne : An Abused Child's Story of Courage, Survival, and Hope

Wayne : An Abused Child's Story of Courage, Survival, and Hope
Wayne An Abused Child's Story of Courage Survival and Hope
Author: Wayne Theodore
ISBN-13: 9780936197456
ISBN-10: 0936197455
Publication Date: 4/25/2003
Pages: 224
Rating:
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Harbor Press, Inc.
Book Type: Hardcover
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Reviewed by hoopsielv for TeensReadToo.com

Wayne was one of twelve children. He is now married with four daughters and is a successful contractor in New Hampshire. It sounds like he is living the American dream; however, a phone call from one of his younger brothers triggers Wayne to seek answers from his past.

Wayne, his brothers, and his sisters were abused throughout their childhood. There were hospital visits and questions from teachers and social workers, but the abuse continued. Wayne digs back into these painful memories and the information he finds shocks and surprises him.

He has to confront his parents, and does so on a national talk show.

This is a true story of a brave man whose spirit could not be broken. His past continued to haunt him throughout his life. He needed to find out the truth, not just for himself, but for his family, as well.

This is a novel of terrible times and times of hope. While sometimes painful to read, the message of WAYNE comes through loud and clear to the reader that strength can prevail.