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Overcoming Childhood Misfortune: Children Who Beat the Odds

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Traditionally, psychology has concentrated on factors that contribute to individuals becoming unhealthy and has paid very little attention to those individuals who become healthy when all indications would predict the opposite. Many children overcome adverse conditions and become successful adults. Their stories often go untold, taking backseat to stories and investigations of failed liv... More
Book Information
PublisherPraeger Pub
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages168
ISBN-100275940810
ISBN-13978-0275940812
Publication Date10/30/1994
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About Kim Hoey (Author) : Kim Hoey is a published author. A published credit of Kim Hoey is Overcoming Childhood Misfortune.
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About Warren A. Rhodes (Author) : Warren A. Rhodes is a published author. A published credit of Warren A. Rhodes is Overcoming Childhood Misfortune.
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