Every foster child deserves a voice. This is mine.

In Just Another Slice, nine-year-old Sarah Bailey tries to survive in a family full of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse while at the same time trying to protect her younger brother Curtis. Sarah learns that asking for Just Another Slice of toast is not the only thing in her life she will be denied. Yet, in a world full of cruelty, she finds kindness and happiness in the most unsuspecting people, places, and things.

Sarah's riveting foster care story is based on actual events about Author Dr. Sharon Zaffarese-Dippold. In this first book in the No Place For Me Series, she learns she is a foster child. Join her journey of hope and resiliency as she shows what it is like to be an abused foster child and how she not only survives her harrowing ordeal but thrives in spite of it.

"You will feel it all with her—the isolation, fear, abuse, and humiliation, but also the hope and unconditional love that Sarah finds in unexpected places. Take Sarah's hand and go on this journey with her into a world of uncertainty, a life in Foster Care." -Christina McMinn, Foster/Adoptive Parent

"Just Another Slice will not let me look at my students again in the same way. It is an eye opening glance at the silent screams facing children that all teachers need not negate. Just Another Slice is a powerful insight into the trauma that a child experiences and how the compassion of teachers, clergy, and others can lift a child out of the horrors they may face at home." -Mary Beth Yahner, 3rd Grade Teacher & 2015 PA Finalist Teacher of the Year

"This book should be required reading for Social Workers, Teachers, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) for neglected and abused children, and all others who work with children regardless if it is a paid position or as a volunteer. Just Another Slice teaches you what to look out for while interacting with children. The tell-tale signs that are not always obvious. After reading this book, you may be more aware of the answers that you are not getting from the child when you ask them questions." - Bruce Sharpe, Retired Homefinder for Foster Care & CASA Advocate

"We highly recommend this book, Just Another Slice, written by Sharon and Melissa, to any and all who may need some hope in their lives or for the lives of others. They have captured the reality of moments in Sharon's life that would shape her into the amazing story of victory and overcoming spirit that she carries. It so reveals the grace and mercy, as well as blessing and favor over her life, even when it was not obvious. She is such a beacon of hope, even as a child, teenager, and young woman, she found her way in life not to be a victim, even though she easily could have."-Pastor Scott Lowmaster, Founder of the iMatter Foundation, Journey Academy, Lowmaster Ministries, and Senior Leader of Journey Church and Lisa Lowmaster- Worship Director Journey Church

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