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No Language But a Cry

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It's incredibly difficult to find the exact words to describe how powerful I found this book. The devastating story about Laura made me realize that there is always hope in life. Beaten and abused as a child...and even put in a frying pan, people thought that Laura never stood a chance in life. However, Dr. D'Ambrosio proved them wrong. After 5 years of trying to reach out to this poor girl, he was finally rewarded when she decided to come out of her shell. An excellent story, and well worth the read... No Language But a Cry will take you on a journey through depression, schizophrenia, and abuse. But at the end, happiness will find its way to you. Read this!

I read this book many years ago and have been trying to get my hands on a copy for my daughter. This is the most remarkable story I have ready. The courage of Laura and the dedication of the doctor and the nuns made me feel so humble. I have no hesitation in recommending this book.

Richard D'Ambrose is an amazing writer who knows just how to capture the feeling the little girl felt as she made her way to freedom of her haunting past. This is my favorite book of all time. I highly recomend this for people interested in learing about psychology.

I read this book about 30 years ago and have never forgotten the authors name or the book title. The magnitude and scope of this story are so compelling that once you start reading you won't be able to put it down. I have heard of child abuse cases but Laura's abuse was horrific. Richard D'Ambrosio draws you in to Laura's world and you feel yourself urging her on, to trust him and to become part of our world. Her struggles and his untiring love and compassion are a lesson we should all take to heart.

I knew "Laura" - I worked with her many many years ago - was talking about this the other day with someone. I used to have the book and she even signed it for me.
So everyone knows, her life after this was good. She got married and had a son.
It was an AMAZING book, I lent it to someone yrs ago and have to buy a new one!

The Book No Language But a Cry was a really good book. It showed what working hard and never ginving up can do to accomplish your goals. It also showed that even when the person who never had much or had a rough beginning can really make a life for themselves in the end. If someone just gave them a chance and shows a little love.
Another thing that book shows is that teamwork and effort can make a big difference in ones life.

Wonderful book. Being able to relate to Laura on many levels-this book brings hope to so many people trapped by their own fears.

this book was great in every way....it brought out many details which strike people as this what really goes on in the world....it was suspense right to the last page in how the doctor got laura to finally speak....it was very emotional and i see it being made into amovie with a few changes.....

I read this book when I checked it out of the school library and I really liked it, I couldn't put it down, it is such an amazing book that was depressing and also inspirational and moving. A baby named Laura is abused by her alcoholic father, one morning he abuses her in such a horrible, shocking, brutal way that leaves Laura very badly disfigured and also causes her to retreat into herself, she is placed in an orphanage. She is so traumatized by what happened to her and so withdrawn into herself and doesn't speak. Years later when she is 12 years old a doctor comes to the orphanage and he trys to reach her and his care and concern for her is very heartwarming! This book which is based on a true story and written by the doctor who helped Laura is a real eye opener! I normally don't like to read sad books like this because they can be so depressing but this one really is powerful and opens up your eyes and your hearts! How can this book not affect you emotionally and make you cry? You would have to be as cold as ice to not feel any emotion while reading this book!

This is one of the most moving books I have ever read and I've loved it since I was in 6th grade. Richard D'Ambrosio, a psychiatrist describes the work he did with a young client called Laura. Maimed and burned by her natural parents, Laura is raised in a boarding hospital. D'Ambrosio spends long periods working with the girl, gradually drawing her out.

D'Ambrosio had his own Long & Winding Road to travel. Misdiagnosed as retarded as a boy, he served several years in what was then called a CRMD (Class for Retarded Mental Development) program. He spoke Italian and the language barrier led to the ill-suited classroom placement. An angel of a math teacher called Mr. Scott recognizes his pupil's intelligence and potential and encourages him, even pleads with him to show the school administrators just how inappropriate a placement the CRMD is.

Once mainstreamed, D'Ambrosio's academic star continues to shine. He in turn passes that kind of gentle encouragement on to Laura and one can take great joy in the progress she makes. The horrific abuse she suffered during infancy and unsuccessful visits by her natural parents cause her to endure some set backs. Once again, angels come to the forefront in the form of a surgeon who removed her scars and another who straightened her spine at no cost. Mr. Scott set the wheels in motion. Had he not encouraged his promising young pupil, the kindness passed on to Laura might not have occurred.

This book is serious, loving and might even make you cry. It is well worth the read, if for no other reason than to reinforce the message of kindness - pass it on.