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Damaged: The Heartbreaking True Story of a Forgotten Child (Paperback)

by Cathy Glass (Author)
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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Harper Element; New edition edition (1 Aug 2007)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007236360
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007236367
  • Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 12.8 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,694 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'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

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Heart Breaking, 27 Sep 2007
This book is not for the feint hearted; it broke my heart, poor poor Jodie. This child has suffered at the hands of monsters. Cathy is a saint, she went above and beyond the realms of a foster carer. She is truly and angel sent to care for "damaged" children. This book is adictive for all the wrong reasons; the things this child has suffered is beyond comprehension. This is an increadiby good book but only read it if you feel strong enough too; I feel this book could evoke strong memories for people who have been in a similar situation as Jodie. It makes me appreciate everything I am and greatful that I was brought up in a kind loving family. A very very good read but shocking and heart breaking.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars What a Sad but Wonderful Read, 4 Sep 2007
By Addicted 2 Reading (Cheshire, England) - See all my reviews
There are a lot of books out there that tell the story of how children are wrongly abused and I have read the reviews on these books. In each different review I read how it made that particular person cry but yet I never did. However when reading Damaged there was a number of occasions when I couldn't stop myself from crying. I read this book in just under three days as I'm sure most people do when they read it. Cathy writes in a way that you feel as if your there with Jodie when she finally opens up about something that happened to her. You feel as if your there calming Jodie down after one of her heartbreaking fits.
Unlike other authors Cathy tells you about Jodie's progress as she grows up and its in that last chapter that I cried the most. If ever I was to be inspired to become a foster carer then this book would be my inspiration!
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars heartbreaking read, 21 Mar 2007
By J. WALKER (YORKSHIRE) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Damaged: The Heartbreaking True Story of a Forgotten Child (Hardcover)
Beautifully written book about fostering a VERY challenging child. Cathy Glass comes across as a very caring and remarkable women who was willing to take on a child that others had written off.

As the child called Jodie reveals the true extent of her abuse to her foster carer Cathy, it is truly a disturbing read and thank god Cathy stuck by Jodie and supported her in a positive way unlike her Social Worker who is heavily criticised.

Unfortunately the happy ending the reader will wish for Jodie does not materialise and the end of the book is heartbreaking.

Well done to Cathy for bringing Jodie's case to the public eye. It only takes one person like Cathy to make a difference to an abused child's life.

HEARTBREAKING BUT A MUST READ
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I read this book within a week and found myself thinking about the story whenever I wasnt reading it. You do relate to Cathy and begin to feel like you know her well. Read more
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I have just read this book and was moved to tears, but the devotion and energy of Cathy Glass is remarkable. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Damaged
A shocking story, and an excellent insight into the constant failures of social services to safeguard children in this country.
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I cannot disagree with the former reviews, this book was brilliant and my heart went out to Cathy. I just hope that Jodie will have some sort of life. Read more
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After flicking through the Amazon books i noticed i already had this book on the shelf,so picked it up and began to read. Read more
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i really enjoyed reading this book, which may sound odd but Cathy Glass has a way of making you feel as though you are there and it is a real page turner to see what happens next... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mrs. Ruth Sullivan

5.0 out of 5 stars I wanted to put it down but couldn't...
I read this book in a day, it was such a compelling but horrific story. This book really did open my eyes to the depravity of some people. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Damaged
Such a heartbreaking story and not for the faint hearted. The story goes into horrific detail of what this poor little girl endured and how the social services and foster parents... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Lainy

5.0 out of 5 stars DISTURBINGLY EXPLICIT DESCIPTION OF ABUSE
It was impossible to put the book down and I read it in a few hours. The book incites very strong emotions ranging from anger, despair, sadness, frustration & revulsion to utter... Read more
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