The Ragdoll That Cried Real Tears
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“Very, very good! The story reminds me of the books I used to read when I was a child.”
— Ed Williams, Ph.D,
Former Professor at Cheynai Univerity of PA
“The Ragdoll That Cried Real Tears” is an excellent book and I would definitely read this book again. I would recommend this book to children of all ages.”
— Victoria Lopez, age 13, an avid reader
“Exciting adventure of a ragdoll that pulls on the heartstrings and everyone will await with anticipation to hear how this wonderful journey unfolds!”
— Felicia Singelton, Entertainment Editor
“The Ragdoll That Cried Real Tears” is a story of forgiving the abuses of the past. From a popular song her deceased father left behind, Federman creates a fable that heals wounds and hurt feelings with its lilt simplicity. An ageless bedtime story for all children and adults!
—Kyra D. Gaunt, Ph.D., Ethnomusicologist, Musician and Author
About the Author
“The Ragdoll That Cried Real Tears” was written originally as a song by the author’s father, Oliver Hall in 1962. She and her sister Valerie would sing it when doing the dishes at their maternal grandparents’ home. “Singing the song made the time go faster. I was amazed how my sister remembered the words to so many of his songs.” Born in Brooklyn, New York from immigrant Caribbean parents, Oliver Hall was a pianist and composer by the age of ten. Leslie Hall-Federman was born and mostly raised in Brooklyn, New York. She went to The High School of Fashion Industries in New York but graduated from Roosevelt, Jr./Sr. High School in Long Island. She loves jazz, cats, Asian art, traveling and loves to cook. She still lives in Brooklyn, New York with her family and host of friends. Leslie was encouraged to make “The Ragdoll That Cried Real Tears.” into a book.