The reader should keep in mind the fundamental basis for this Pocket Guide to Keeping Your Sanity While Raising Feral Kids as exquisitely stated by its author, Megan McCusker Hill, PhD: “So, in many ways, I wrote this book for myself - to navigate the dark trenches I often find myself in, to remind myself that I’m not alone in this.” To that degree, one should feel privileged to peek inside her diary of life. What this small book might lack in “literary perfection,” it more than makes up for in candidness, authenticity, true confessionalism, and laughter. The book is meant for real people, real parents, real lives - rather than for detached “lookers-on.” Don’t fret over minor grammatical or punctuation errors. Worry more about your sanity.
With that in mind, dive into the deep end of living with feral kids - a pool shared by many. Appropriately, Dr. McCusker Hills begins with Understanding the Feral Child. After summarizing what is truly meant by that term (as opposed to popular opinion), the author’s subsequent conclusion turned this review from a 4-star rating to a 5. She hooked me with “… the term ‘feral’ didn’t mean out of control; it meant their children had unique needs and expressions.” From then on, I was simply a privileged spectator, honored to be included. This book is not meant for parents only. Any child who once was feral will now feel fully embraced, understood, loved, and sane. Who could ask for more
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