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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Sandy Tilley
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A well-written, poignant story. The characters were vibrant and their
story touching. This author has a command of words and a talent for
story-telling.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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In 71 pages, Jacqueline Hopper creates a world that begins with the
quiet despair of a mother who can't help her hurting child, and ends
with a sense of hope and promise of healing. Keren's son Sawyer isn't
the only one hurting. Keren's scars go back 20 years, to a traumatic,
truly horrific occurrence that changed her life and that of her best
friend Jared. Now they have a chance to work backwards through the pain
and discover if they can come to terms with the brutal events of their
childhood and reconnect in time to save not only Sawyer, but other
children in jeopardy.
This book made me wish there was such a place as the Gingerbread House, to help equip parents and children against the dangers Jared and Keren faced. Ms. Hopper writes convincing characters in a well-paced story that emphasizes the ramifications of child endangerment without a hint of exploitation.
This book made me wish there was such a place as the Gingerbread House, to help equip parents and children against the dangers Jared and Keren faced. Ms. Hopper writes convincing characters in a well-paced story that emphasizes the ramifications of child endangerment without a hint of exploitation.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Dr. Jared Oath started The Gingerbread House project partly due to his
past but mostly to honor the love he’d lost. His desire to help
children be safe and unafraid stemmed from his own battle with
unrelenting child predators. A group of physiologists participated as
actors at the playhouse performing a play based on Jared’s past. He
played himself, Tenny. His friend, Kizzy, was played by a young student
named Peggie.
Keren Joel’s little boy, Sawyer, screamed unmercifully in the presence of strangers. He clung to her not wanting to let her go. She had brought this behavior upon her own child and she had to correct it before he started school. Keren sought out Dr. Oath and brought Sawyer to The Gingerbread House.
Jared recognized her immediately but it took Keren a few minutes to accept that he was Tenny, all grown up. The long ago incident was her fault and Jared was the hero but she never was able to tell him that. Was it too late? Had his Kizzy finally come back to him?
Ms. Hopper writes a compassionate novel about a subject that all parents face: protecting their children. Her artful telling of the story has the reader warming to the characters and feeling their anguish and fears. Well done.
Keren Joel’s little boy, Sawyer, screamed unmercifully in the presence of strangers. He clung to her not wanting to let her go. She had brought this behavior upon her own child and she had to correct it before he started school. Keren sought out Dr. Oath and brought Sawyer to The Gingerbread House.
Jared recognized her immediately but it took Keren a few minutes to accept that he was Tenny, all grown up. The long ago incident was her fault and Jared was the hero but she never was able to tell him that. Was it too late? Had his Kizzy finally come back to him?
Ms. Hopper writes a compassionate novel about a subject that all parents face: protecting their children. Her artful telling of the story has the reader warming to the characters and feeling their anguish and fears. Well done.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Lewis
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When a little boy's (Sawyer) immobilizing fear of strangers reaches a
devastating point, his mother (Keren) makes an appointment with a
therapist (Jared). Surprise! Jared turns out to be a childhood friend
who has changed his last name. This doctor uses a terrible incident from
his and Keren's juvenile past to help present day children with
phobias. This is a sweet story of love, redemption, and victory. The
use of a password is a brilliant idea for children who might be
approached by strangers. Parents should teach their youngsters this
concept.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great characters, November 9, 2013
This review is from: The Gingerbread House (Kindle Edition)
With well-drawn characters and a plot that strikes to the heart of every
parent's desire to ensure the safety and happiness of their child, The
Gingerbread House is a truly inspiring read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gingerbread Helps Heal the Hurting, November 3, 2013
This review is from: The Gingerbread House (Kindle Edition)
The Gingerbread House is a beautiful tale filled with energy, truth, and
just the right amount of romance. I fell in love with Jacqueline
Hopper's characters--especially little blue-eyed Sawyer. In fact, the
five-year-old was so real to me, I found myself dreaming about him at
night!The "Gingerbread House", a lovingly created haven that helps hurting children to heal, is the cornerstone of the story. Set in an old theatre, the children's center put on a stage production so animated and full of life I could hear the laughter and smell the popcorn.
Through the pages of her book, Ms. Hopper brings an unforgettable message of hope to child abuse victims of all ages, as well as children wrestling with fears and anxieties of every kind.
I'm confident that The Gingerbread House will assist and inspire many people.
I'm certain it already has.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you have children, this is a must read., November 1, 2013
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Author Jacqueline Hopper does a great job with this story. It's a tale
anyone should read. Parents mold a child. reluctantly Keren had passed
down her childhood fears, now she realized what her own pain was doing
to her little boy. When she seeks help for her child, she finds Jared.
He also shared Keren's past. Jared now uses his bad experience to help
other kids. Jared, Keren and Sawyer start a journey, not only to heal
the little boy, but to bring closure to Keren. Such a great story!
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