A Mentor’s Lasting Touch

I cried after reading David Wharton’s “Saving Anthony” (Aug. 4). Having taught high school English for 30 years, I have known many “Anthonys,” one of whom told me as I passed by his desk one day that I was the only honest adult in his life. I could go on with the stories, but if Wharton’s is true, I hope he will continue his good work with other “Anthonys.” There are so many kids out there, even from good, affluent families, who, like Anthony, may not let you know it at the time but who glow inside and grow because a caring adult came into their lives.

Anita Dobbs

Laguna Beach