Scardust [Paperback]

Jennifer Devine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 12, 2005

When a child has a scar, or scars, and they look into the mirror, do they see the "ugliness" of their scar, or do they see the beauty and strength behind the experience that put it there? Scars are physical marks that society has helped to make emotional insecurities. We must help our children to be sensitive and considerate to themselves and others that have physical markings, to help them understand and see the beauty behind the experiences that create the people we are today, and will become tomorrow. We can help people feel beautiful despite the scars that they perceive as making them "ugly."

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Jennifer Devine lives in Twin Falls, Idaho. After 10 years, she was finally able to fulfill her dream of finishing her degree. After a long struggle to regain her health because of an ongoing battle with Cystic Fibrosis, she hopes to inspire others that nothing is unattainable if you want it bad enough.

Product Details

• Paperback: 28 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (July 12, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1420864610
• ISBN-13: 978-1420864618
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,877,954 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magical, August 3, 2005

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Jessica A. Williams "Jessica Williams" (Twin Falls, ID USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scardust (Paperback)

This book is utterly amazing! I have had medical issues myself from childhood that has left me physically scared. Reading this book has given me a new perspective even as an adult. The illustrations are absolutely wonderful and the story is touching. If only this book had been written years ago! I highly recommend it to children and adults alike.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scardust reviewed, July 29, 2005

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Scott W. Northup "Scott N" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scardust (Paperback)

This is a well written, well illustrated very poignant story that delves into the worries of young people faced with scarring. It gives a young mind some escape of knowing their scars have unique and special meaning- It is a MUST read and MUST know for any young or old person who faces or has faced scarring. This book should be in every surgeon's waiting room!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Met the Author Today, December 15, 2005

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DL Harlan (Arizona, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scardust (Paperback)

Thought I would share a little of my morning today. I met Jennifer at a networking event. It wasn't her wonderful book that impressed me, for though I was captivated by the images and only glanced at a few of the words, it was the aura of the author herself that so impressed me.

Looking at her, I would have never guessed the personal trauma she has gone through in her 29 years. She radiates energy, vibrance, and joy. Talking with her about her book, I began to realize through her words that this was a story about her. But even before I realized that, I recognized her desire to help others. She has written this book not just because she has a poweful story to tell, but because she beleives that by telling her story as she does, that she can help other heal their wounds, and take joy in their scars.

Her scars make her who she is, and she is a truly wonderful person. If you know of someone who has suffered scars in their lives, consider gifting them with this book.