Raising a Thief
A Memoir
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4.8 • 8 Ratings
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
A remarkable, true story about raising an unusually challenging child, in this case one who struggles to reciprocate love. Unfolding over nearly 20 years, the story focuses on the struggles of a Russian orphan, Sonya, mistreated early in life, ultimately diagnosed with Reactive Attachment Disorder, and the family that adopted and tried to raise her. Sonya's story will allow a reader to better understand the immeasurable impact of a caregiver early in a child's life and also grasp why some bounce back from terrible childhood adversity and some struggle to do so.
Customer Reviews
Insightful
I found the book riveting, I was unable to put it down. Their ability to objectively look at the situation and understand when behaviors go beyond simple therapy, and required skilled care.
While we would all hope for a “happy” ending, sometimes there is no end point, only a continuum of ongoing care.
Incredible book for any parent
Excellent read, brilliantly written and a very engrossing, if sad at times, read. I knew it was going to be good, but even I was surprised