Rage Has A Hold On Sammy by Angela Wiggins

His struggle with the grief and anger he felt after the loss compelled Angela to act in meaningful ways. Her first book, Rage Has a Hold on Sammy, was inspired by real-life events and is based on her son who at eight-years-old lost his father. Now, Angela has turned her writing hobby into something that will help others. She then went on to have a successful career in law enforcement before taking up her current role as a teacher. She attended Everest University in Tampa, Florida, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. She now lives in Connecticut with her two children. This book will help children in the same situation realize they are not alone.Īngela Wiggins was born and raised in Massachusetts. Some of those children become angry and hostile like Sammy. How can he get over this terrible feeling that has a tight hold on him? Children that experience the loss of a parent have a difficult time. After the initial shock, Sammy’s behavior changes into a defiant, disrespectful child. Then one day, his grandmother calls Sammy’s dad passed away. He and his father are very close, even though his parents are divorced. Rage Has A Hold On Sammy is the story of an eight year old boy named, Sammy. Ready to start? Remember you are not alone.

A book about loss, about mourning, about anger at it all.įor today’s post I will tell you all about the book and the author. Welcome to the Blog Tour for Rage Has a Hold on Sammy by Angela Wiggins.

Rage Has A Hold On Sammy by Angela Wiggins