The Power of Being Seen

The Power of Being Seen illustrates how a foster child, striving to have a normal childhood, is given encouragement by teachers and neighbors. Those outsiders motivated him to be a better person and avoid the traps that frequently capture marginalized children.

On the one hand, the author accurately describes feelings of abandonment, helplessness, anger, resentment, and hopelessness to the point of suicidal actions, while on the other hand, he shows optimism, vision, creativity, courage, and sensitivity. A tapestry is woven together of good values inspired by the caring adults in his life which serves him well.

The book closes with the commentary of a foster care professional, Ray Schimmer, the former CEO of The Northern Rivers Family Care System.