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Book SynopsisThis book reveals the story of the children Hunter fostered, who suffered horrific abuse from their birth parents as well as during their journey through foster care. Hunter describes his struggle to salvage the lives of these children and advocate against the bureaucracy of state welfare and mental health systems.
Trade ReviewFoster care is under greater public scrutiny as a growing number of children suffer abuse and neglect in the system. Mr. Hunter has written a profound book with tender compassion that addresses the physical and emotional dimensions of his twelve year journey fostering severely damaged children. The work is deeply felt in its descriptive accuracy of the daily struggles and complex family and social dynamics endured within the home, school, and community. Told by both parent and child with heartbreaking sincerity, this is a story that needs to be heard. -- Kevin R. Wandler, MD, chief medical officer, Remuda Ranch Treatment Centers
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface: Origin of Foster Care Chapter 2 Introduction: Unconditional Commitment Chapter 3 Final Day Chapter 4 Twelve Years Earlier Chapter 5 Lined Up for the Slaughter Chapter 6 Product of Substance Abuse Chapter 7 My Little Knight Chapter 8 Honeymoons are Deceiving Chapter 9 The Lifeline Chapter 10 Desks are for Security Chapter 11 Dad is Earned Chapter 12 Million Dollar Lawsuit Chapter 13 The Birth of an IEP Chapter 14 Return to Open Campus Chapter 15 Locked Down Chapter 16 Sanctuary Chapter 17 Coming of Age Chapter 18 Tragedy & Victory Chapter 19 Life With a Nun Chapter 20 Trauma is Forever Chapter 21 Leaving the Cocoon Chapter 22 Boot Camp Chapter 23 First Love Chapter 24 It's a Boy Chapter 25 You are Loved Chapter 26 Final Moments Chapter 27 Farewell Chapter 28 Closing Thoughts Chapter 29 Epilogue
