Reviewed by Lori M for Readers' Favorite

After reading this book, I wanted to find Nutmeg and hug her and comfort her, but it appears that after all she went through in her life, she is now a mature, well-balanced young woman, thanks to the Children's Garden.

I can't imagine an eight year old child who had already been put through seven failed adoptions. One can only imagine how she learned to cope and survive through manipulations and tantrums. The family that eventually adopted her must have a heart of gold and the patience of saints.

This story is well-written, inspirational, sad, happy, funny, and just a delightful read. I can't imagine all of the other Nutmegs out there who don't get the chance to go to a place like the Children's Garden where they can thrive and learn to trust again.

In the Prologue, the author introduces us to the setting and the social worker who was instrumental in creating the Children's Garden. I like how the author wove the stories of several staff members and children into this story. It is admirable that she wrote this book in order to increase awareness of the pain and suffering of many American children. It must be very difficult for the social workers and other healthcare providers to teach a child how to trust again and feel safe.

This is a wonderful read for anyone, from the everyday person and the pastor, all the way to the psychologist. It is one of those stories that, I'm sorry, is really true, but happy that I had the pleasure to read.