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Wayne: An Abused Child's Story of Courage, Survival, and Hope | 
 enlarge | Author: Wayne Theodore
Publisher: Harbor Press, Inc.
Category: Book
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Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 123771
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 9 x 5.9 x 0.8
ISBN: 0936197455
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.76092
EAN: 9780936197456
ASIN: 0936197455
Publication Date: April 25, 2003
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Product Description
This book is a story that sends the reader careening through episodes of childhood abuse, teenage drug addiction, and as an adult the compulsion to repeat the sins of his father.
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Courtesy of Teens Read Too August 6, 2008
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.
Reviewed by: hoopsielv
Sheila! June 15, 2006
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
What a suvivor. Wayne Theodore I appreciate this book. There are so many adults suffering today because of childhood abuse.People don't even know about most of the cases. Some parents and family have truely been mean to chidren and ruined lives. And do you know what, the abusers are crazy enough to wonder why those that they have abused have problems in life. Carl Theodore could have given his family a better life. His son mentioned him having money in his pockets.But he chose not to be a good provider. What would make a person want to inflict pain on his own children? What and why? I hope Wayne's brothers and sisters come to realize how wonderful Wayne is. I hope they have grown closer and supportive of each other. Can you just imagine how many sick people are taking advantage of children? There are a lot of sick parents in this world. Their children are sometimes the product of their wickness.
 truly inspiring March 21, 2006
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
It takes a lot of courage to face your fear, and in this book Wayne faces and confronts his hideous past. Bringing to light his repressed memories of his upbringing. I think the way he rises above everything to be the person he is today, is a lesson to us all. This book is a good read, i could not put it down. I read the whole book all in one sitting.
great book March 25, 2005
4 out of 9 found this review helpful
i just read this book it was really good, i could'nt put it down,it told really good stories about what he had went throgh as a child.
Couldn't Put It Down October 5, 2004
6 out of 10 found this review helpful
I enjoyed this book tremendously. It's important for adult survivors of child abuse to get our message out. Thank you, Wayne!
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