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| | | NEW & USED GENERAL BOOKS OF INTEREST | Home » » Born Blue | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | Leshaya is a survivor. Rescued from the brink of death, this child of a heroin addict has seen it all: revolving foster homes, physical abuse, an unwanted pregnancy. Now, as her tumultuous childhood is coming to an end, she is determined to make a life for herself by doing the only thing that makes her feel whole . . . singing.
Han Nolan pulls no punches in this hard-hitting story of a girl at the bottom who dreams of nothing but the top.
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• Offers hope and success in life in spite of tremendous odds.
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Han Nolan | | Paperback:
| 300 pages | | Publisher:
| Graphia | | Publication Date:
| May 01, 2003 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0152046976 | | Product Length:
| 7.04 inches | | Product Width:
| 5.02 inches | | Product Height:
| 0.84 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.46 pounds | | Package Length:
| 7.04 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.02 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.84 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.46 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 54 reviews |
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6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 A Compassionate View of RADAug 17, 2001
Many professionals are writing about reactive attachment disorder, but this is the first book I've encountered that allows the reader to see into the soul of a child with this condition. The author does not attempt to sponge up the messes the protagonist creates for herself. Instead Han Nolan helps the reader understand why a child with this condition views the world without empathy for others. The protagonist's only concern is for herself because she cannot trust anyone else to care for her. The world is, after all, a very dangerous place. Despite the protagonist's anti-social actions, the reader experiences compassion for her. Perhaps this book will help more people become aware of RAD. We must continue to seek therapeutic alternatives for these children.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Born Blue is GoldenJul 22, 2005
By A. Dennis
"A Law Student"
When you first meet Janie, you know her life must be tough from the way she speeks and her lack of comprehension of everyday concepts common to suburban life. Janie comes from a heroine addict mother and right away the reader is sprung into her journey. Janie goes through many hardships including foster care, being sold for heroine, kidnapping, and constantly has new people in and out of her life. All the while Janie-Leshaysa is going after her dream of being a singer. Don't be fooled, this novel isn't some sappy musician's story. This novel is fierce and Leshaya is raw. It's amazing to see her effect on the people she comes across and their reaction to her. You think you know what is going to happen, but really you have no idea.There are so many twists and issues such as Janie's identitiy- who is her father, her baby's father, her denial of being white. I loved the ending because Nolan surprises the readers. The book is somewhat unconventional and readers will read the book from start to finish. Please beleive that readers will remember Janie-Leshaya long after finishing the novel.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Born BlueJan 08, 2007
Born Blue by Han Nolan is about a girl with a herion addict mother. Janie or Leshaya has been through many foster homes, physical abuse, unwanted pregnancy and death. The only thing that makes Leshaya feel good is signing. Leshaya is a survivor of her painful past.
I liked this book because it tells people what some foster children go through. The book also tells me how hard it is to live in foster homes, and how hard it is to be physically abused. This book teaches me that if you have a goal and you want to achive it do what ever it takes no matter how bad your life has been. to survive you must be a survivor.-Tyeisha
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
WOW!Sep 11, 2002
This book was so amazing.I read this book ounce and just had to read it again.It is one of my favorite books and it is a book that I recomend for any1.Born Blue deserves an award................a very special one.Whenever blue you know what book to turn to
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Leshaya moves into your heart & mindNov 05, 2001
Leshaya will climb inside your head and bounce around for weeks after you've finished Born Blue. It's a tragic story of girl who didn't get what she needed - and deserved - and your heart will ache for her at every turn of the page.Leshaya is one of the most memorable young American narrators since Huck Finn.
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