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Cut: The true story of an abandoned, abused little girl who was desperate to be part of a family
 
 
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Cut: The true story of an abandoned, abused little girl who was desperate to be part of a family [Kindle Edition]

Cathy Glass (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (87 customer reviews)
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Reviews for ‘Damaged’:

'Cannot fail to move those who read it.' Adoption-net

‘Heartbreaking.' The Mirror

‘A truly harrowing read that made me cry.’ The Sun

'A true tale of hope. ****.' OK!

‘Foster carers rarely get the praise they deserve, but Cathy Glass’s book should change all that.****’ First Magazine

‘A hugely touching and emotional true tale.’ Star Magazine

Star Magazine

`A hugely touching and emotional true tale.'
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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 683 KB
  • Print Length: 320 pages
  • Publisher: Harper Element (19 Jan 2009)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007280971
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007280971
  • ASIN: B002RI91EO
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (87 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,800 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent book 21 Aug 2008
By Bill
Format:Hardcover
Another moving story from Cathy Glass. Once started I found it difficult to put the book down and was soon gripped by the story. As in her other two excellent books, the authors warmth and affection to her foster children comes through in her style of writing and makes her books very moving and also very readable. I found I just had to finish the book as soon as possible to find out how the story unfolds. The book is not just an eye opener on what terrible things can happen to innocent children and the struggles and difficulties they face as a result, but also shows how a truly caring person can help them and can make a real difference in their lives. Well done Cathy for another inspiring book.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars you must read this!!! 26 July 2009
By Ada Buczynska
Format:Paperback
just start to read this book and you won't be able to stop. one of the best books I have ever read!!!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars another thought provoking book................ 10 Sep 2008
By kermit 333 VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover
the third book by Cathy Glass is as moving as the last two volumes. Cathy writes well without being over the top as so many of the "misery memoirs" can be. Cathy paints a picture of her very ordinary family (and I mean that as a compliment, not an insult) trying their best to give Dawn the best life they can. It is to be hoped that the social services do a better job now than they did 25 years ago. Without wishing to spoil the story for others their deliberate withholding of the facts about Dawn's upbringing could have been extremely damaging to the Glass family. The only thing that didn't ring true in fact was Cathys ( and also her husbands) reaction to those revelations........... I would have made an official complaint at least but I suppose that it would have stopped them fostering any more children.

It is also very interesting to learn about Cathys own life - maybe the next book will reveal more about her childrens early life.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Uncomfortable 15 Feb 2012
By G. Keogh
Format:Paperback
Apparently I'm the only one on Amazon who didn't like this book.

There's nothing much wrong with the writing, though I did get irritated with the dialogue after a while because the author constantly calls everyone "love". What I didn't like was the exploitative nature of this book, and from looking at Glass's other publications it seems all her books are on the same theme. These are not her stories to tell. It makes me extremely uncomfortable that she is making money and gaining fame from writing about the abuse of children, children who aren't hers. Looking after them for a few months doesn't give her the right to write books about them, that is up to the survivors themselves. We do hear about the effects on Cathy and, to a lesser extent, her family (I wonder if her husband wanted to be distanced from these books as he is certainly a background character) it is really all about Dawn, and Dawn is certainly not receiving any of the profits from the book sales.

I also did not like the self-congratulatory feel of the book. Although Glass often talks about how she felt people would blame her for the suffering of the children in her care, it is clear that she always felt this would be unjust and that she was the only one doing the right thing for the child and it was everyone else's fault that it didn't work. Even more often it is mentioned how great a parent she is, often from the mouth of Dawn. Her website has the same tone.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A powerful read 2 Jun 2011
By Laila Bevan
Format:Kindle Edition
I have read many of the Cathy Glass books, she is a true inspiration. I love the way she writes and it is easy to read her style. I have a true admiration for this author. Once starting reading any off her books it is impossible to put any of them down. I am so glad that there are people out there who are helping kids that are suffering because I used to be a kid like that myself.
Laila Bevan
Author of
"Stolen Childhood"
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant 10 Aug 2009
By Patsy
Format:Paperback
Great book good condition well packaged
great read
read in 1 go
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Cut by Cathy Glass 7 Feb 2009
By Y. Haden
Format:Hardcover
Cathy Glass is the best author ever. It is a shame she does not write a lot more books. Have read all hers and once you open the first page you cannot put it down until the end.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Cut...Cathy Glass 20 Aug 2008
By Mrs. Kim Wilson
Format:Hardcover
A third amazing book from Cathy Glass that gives a complete insight into fostering, it's pitfalls and rewards. This book is well written and very moving. It highlights a system now improved thankfully and shows how much love and patience foster kids need to thrive. Well done Cathy for being there and a huge thanks for sharing your experiences. Can't wait for the next one, am stocking up on tissues.....
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cut: The true story
a very enjoyable read very sad and touching open`s your eye`s up to what happen in the world would recommend
Published 5 days ago by mrs s a smith
5.0 out of 5 stars book
Loved all the books so far, never been disappointed, would definitely reccomendrecommend just like all the others . . .
Published 6 days ago by jessica higginbottom
5.0 out of 5 stars Sad for Cathy
It's so sad to read this book about Cathy's early fostering experience when she had her husband were happily married. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. K. Tyler
5.0 out of 5 stars Another fab read from Cathy....
Would recommend this book to everyone really fantastic didn't want to put it down until id finished!! Felt so much empathy for little and was completely absorbed...xx
Published 1 month ago by Emma Snow
5.0 out of 5 stars Cathy Glass
This book like the others in the series is well written and a great story,

About the life of a young girl who has a hidden traumatic secret she has been carrying around... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ms. Vera Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Amazing read real heartbreaker story. Author captured the emotion and rawness spot on. Couldn't put down once started reading the book.
Published 1 month ago by Liz Powell
5.0 out of 5 stars cathy Glass
The story can make you cry, but there is always some happiness in the book, not just foster carers can learn from these books, any parent can learn something from Cathy, on how she... Read more
Published 1 month ago by lorraine barton
5.0 out of 5 stars Cut by Cathy Glass
A great book that keeps you hooked from the first few lines. The story is told in such a way that you can picture it in your mind. Its a book that's hard to put down. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Emsie 1982
4.0 out of 5 stars TROUBLED CHILDREN
I would recommend this book to any parent with a troubled child. Whatever nightmares a child suffers this book has some very good examples on how to cope. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Rosemary Randall
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
A great book from a very talented author. This book was another I could not put down. A great read for anyone especially if you are considering becoming a foster carer or even a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kelly
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