A Fairy Tale Beginning
This is a true story of how a child changed me.26 total reviews
Comment from LisaMay
I can see why your story won the true story contest. Congratulations on a finely crafted portrait of both the withdrawn child and yourself, the understanding teacher. When we react to people's 'surface' we'll often miss their hidden depths... you were lucky to get a glimpse of Jeffrey's. I became quite emotionally immersed in your story, proof of great storytelling.
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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I can see why your story won the true story contest. Congratulations on a finely crafted portrait of both the withdrawn child and yourself, the understanding teacher. When we react to people's 'surface' we'll often miss their hidden depths... you were lucky to get a glimpse of Jeffrey's. I became quite emotionally immersed in your story, proof of great storytelling.
Comment Written 27-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 27-Aug-2020
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My stars! I think we have formed a mutual admiration society. Thanks so much for the insightful review and for the love,y stats.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Congrats on win the contest, indeed it's an amazing story. Sometimes we just need to listen and observe the miracle happening in front of our eyes. Thank you for sharing this touching story.
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2020
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Congrats on win the contest, indeed it's an amazing story. Sometimes we just need to listen and observe the miracle happening in front of our eyes. Thank you for sharing this touching story.
Comment Written 26-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. I appreciate it.
Comment from amada
Congratulations in winning the contest. Very well done. I read your sorry with much interest because I am fun of these little lost boys, they might have a potential for greatness. I liked Jeffrey.
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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Congratulations in winning the contest. Very well done. I read your sorry with much interest because I am fun of these little lost boys, they might have a potential for greatness. I liked Jeffrey.
Comment Written 25-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much for your generous review.
Comment from pome lover
wonderful, wonderful!
Congratulations on winning the contest, and a special bravo for you - for your understanding and insight. And great writing.
What a pleasure to read. Thank you for sharing.
Katharine - pome lover
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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wonderful, wonderful!
Congratulations on winning the contest, and a special bravo for you - for your understanding and insight. And great writing.
What a pleasure to read. Thank you for sharing.
Katharine - pome lover
Comment Written 25-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much for your lovely review. I?m so glad you enjoyed the story.The six stars are the cherry on top.
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you're welcome. you write beautifully. am typing with one hand as am on hold on my phone with customer service - which is nil.
Katharine - pome lover
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
Anyone can teach anyone, age factor is unimportant; a student can also teach and change a teacher; a teacher has to acknowledge this; well said, well done; thanks for sharing this. ALCREATOR
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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Anyone can teach anyone, age factor is unimportant; a student can also teach and change a teacher; a teacher has to acknowledge this; well said, well done; thanks for sharing this. ALCREATOR
Comment Written 25-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review.
Comment from Barbara Zapson
This is one very complete story, regarding a boy (and his mother) who both were probably misinterpreted by past teachers. It seems you found the key to getting Jeffery's attention.
As the mother of three boys (now all grown men), what struck me the most was "he listened to the beat of his own drum." I was told that, constantly, by every teacher in grade school of son #3. He was cute, charming, smart but "didn't apply himself". He "marched to the beat of a different drummer" than his 2 older brothers, according to the teachers all three had in our small town. But he DID love to read. However, we all wondered if he would succeed in life, and succeed he did, now being a partner in an international financial planning company, and hugely successful.
Thank you for your wonderful story of what a dedicated teacher could do for a child, with a little interest and ingenuity.
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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This is one very complete story, regarding a boy (and his mother) who both were probably misinterpreted by past teachers. It seems you found the key to getting Jeffery's attention.
As the mother of three boys (now all grown men), what struck me the most was "he listened to the beat of his own drum." I was told that, constantly, by every teacher in grade school of son #3. He was cute, charming, smart but "didn't apply himself". He "marched to the beat of a different drummer" than his 2 older brothers, according to the teachers all three had in our small town. But he DID love to read. However, we all wondered if he would succeed in life, and succeed he did, now being a partner in an international financial planning company, and hugely successful.
Thank you for your wonderful story of what a dedicated teacher could do for a child, with a little interest and ingenuity.
Comment Written 25-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much for your thoughtful review and for the six lovely stars. I love your #3son?s story. Some people just need to progress at their own rate. One of my non readers is now CE O of a big company. According to his father, he still can?t read. Thanks again.
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Thanks, again.
Comment from robyn corum
Mary,
There's no doubt why this story won the true story contest. Not only was it beautifully written, but it's also full of heart and filled with inspiration. The Beast can become a Prince. The world can be filled with rainbows (even in spite of riots and pandemics.)
It's a beautiful story and it should hold a perfect spot in your book. Congratulations and thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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Mary,
There's no doubt why this story won the true story contest. Not only was it beautifully written, but it's also full of heart and filled with inspiration. The Beast can become a Prince. The world can be filled with rainbows (even in spite of riots and pandemics.)
It's a beautiful story and it should hold a perfect spot in your book. Congratulations and thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 25-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much for your very kind review. I?m glad you enjoyed the story.
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Congratulations Mary. I can see why you won the contest. Your story is exquisite - and I enjoyed every word. So happy I found it. I see you are fairly new to Fanstory. You are a valuable member - enjoy. Love Dorothy x
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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Congratulations Mary. I can see why you won the contest. Your story is exquisite - and I enjoyed every word. So happy I found it. I see you are fairly new to Fanstory. You are a valuable member - enjoy. Love Dorothy x
Comment Written 25-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 25-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much, Dorothy. I?m glad you enjoyed the story. I?m still finding my way around Fanstory, getting to know people - especially the early risers. Have a great day.
Comment from dragonpoet
This is a well written story that shows a caring teacher. I like that the one showing of excitemen from Jeffrey was about a book. He may change faster now that he showed this and get closer to his dreams.
Congrats on winning the contest. It was well deserved.
Keep writng and stay healthy.
dragonpoet
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2020
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This is a well written story that shows a caring teacher. I like that the one showing of excitemen from Jeffrey was about a book. He may change faster now that he showed this and get closer to his dreams.
Congrats on winning the contest. It was well deserved.
Keep writng and stay healthy.
dragonpoet
Comment Written 24-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much for your lovely review. I appreciate your taking the time to read the story. I?m so glad you enjoyed it.
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You are most kindly welcome,
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Comment from CrystieCookie999
This is an interesting story. I like the emphasis on how it came from teaching experience. I think you did a good job describing the little boy, Jeffrey. Sometimes creative children can be bored in an institution of any kind, all right. Very timely piece for this time of the year as school starts, too. Thanks for sharing, and congratulations on the win!
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2020
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This is an interesting story. I like the emphasis on how it came from teaching experience. I think you did a good job describing the little boy, Jeffrey. Sometimes creative children can be bored in an institution of any kind, all right. Very timely piece for this time of the year as school starts, too. Thanks for sharing, and congratulations on the win!
Comment Written 24-Aug-2020
reply by the author on 24-Aug-2020
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Thank you so much for your very kind review and for the lovely six stars as well.
