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The Feelings Jump Off The Page May 21, 2008
Powerful, moving and true. Jenna Forrest's true story of life as a "Highly Sensitive Child" resonates to the core of my being.
Jenna's tale explores the overwhelm of the senses - the gift of knowing - the attention to the feelings of others and the passionate, natural drive to help make the world a better place.
An intelligent, thought provoking and soul stirring book, Jenna expresses the challenges and gifts of the highly sensitive child insightfully.
This book is a must for all those wanting to gain a deeper understanding of the trait of high sensitivity and a must for all who enjoy a compelling, descriptive, heartfelt read.
Louise Hatch
London
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
On Being Bright, Sensitive and Intense May 18, 2008
I was a bright, sensitive and intense child, so I can relate to the story told by Jenna Forrest in this powerful memoir about a child struggling to understand and live with her sensitivity and intensity. I run a center for gifted education, and I was looking for a book that could explain to parents and teachers what it is like for a child to be bright, sensitive and intense. Her story is so important that I am making it the book club choice for my fall course on the social and psychological foundations of gifted students. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is sensitive and intense or loves someone who is a highly sensitive person.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Outstanding Jan 20, 2008
Excellent from the heart story of how different children respond to tough childhood situations. A great read for any parent as you can see the effects that every one of your actions has on your children.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
An unbelievably close look at a child's feelings Jun 22, 2007
In this book, Jenna Forrest has really captured a child's view of life in a way that brings us, as adults, back to our own childhood feelings and memories with a clarity most of us have likely lost.
As a parent, it is refreshing to realize how our own children may perceive things that to adults may seem ordinary or important. I hope to take this perspective into my daily interactions with understanding my own children.
A true story, Forrest bravely bares her soul in a memoir that is sure to touch every reader. There were many inspirational messages throughout the book, discovered by Forrest as she matured. My favorite being one that we all can and should bring to our own adult lives... "Being closer to people. I think that's what freedom really is... Realizing with relief that you are at last ready to show people your eyes instead of your back." I think it takes great courage to do this and I know I strive each day to live in just that way.
A fantastic read. Great front cover, but I don't think the description on the back cover does justice to the depth of the story.
Get it. Read it. It was great.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Powerful words Jun 05, 2007
This commanding true narrative leaves you hanging onto every word. The author's writing style creates powerful images for the reader, as if you are struggling right along side this young girl.
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