Wildflower

A Tale of Transcendence

By: Dr. Teresa Van Woy

Narrated by: Dr. Teresa Van Woy

Taken by her mentally unstable mother, one girl forages her way to the top.

"A gripping account of triumph over adversity that may inspire you to 'dream an impossible dream!'” (Martha Quinn, original MTV VJ, host of The Martha Quinn Morning Show on iHeart80s @ 103.7, San Francisco)

"Everyone who loves great literature should read this heartwrenching memoir." (Sean McNamara, director, producer of Soul Surfer, The Miracle Season, Spare Parts, Reagan)

Spending the night in juvie wasn't the worst thing to happen to seven-year-old Teresa that summer. When her much-anticipated cross-country vacation turns to abduction, Teresa is forced to care for her mother, sister, and twin brothers. Homeless, abused, and afraid in the slums of San Francisco's Tenderloin District, Teresa finds joy in her adventures while fantasizing of a better life. Keeping this dream alive throughout her childhood is what drives her to end the cycle of abuse and poverty.

©2020 Teresa Van Woy (P)2021 Teresa Van Woy

WOW. WOW. WOW.

What an incredible story by Teresa. Written like an adult, but perfectly painting how life looked and felt from the mind of a child. It's like I was there actually thinking and feeling what she felt as if I was her as an adolescent.

There's so much emotion and meaning and lessons that can be experienced by any reader, whether they had good parents or bad parents.

This is one that will stick with me forever, and there aren't many books out there that have that sort of impact. I'm looking forward to reading Part 2 when it's available!!!

You Just Never Know

Brutal and vulnerable honesty but what a journey. I know this will inspire many others to help and to those in these awful situations to persist. Thank you for sharing.

Heartbreaking and inspiring

It is a story that is so hard to listen to, but inspiring nonetheless. I couldn’t walk away from it.

A most inspiring story

I liked that the author told everything and did not leave anything out. The struggles of life are real but to be able to dream of a better future and make it happen is just amazing. This is a good book for anyone who is struggling with any kind of abuse to let them know things can and will always get better. I gave my rating because she had the courage to tell the world about her struggles.

Power in Helping all

A great and inspiring book for most people! Wildflower power! A great book for educators of all fields.