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Hidden: Betrayed, Exploited and Forgotten. How One Boy Overcame the Odds. (Paperback)

by Cathy Glass (Author)
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  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Harper Element (3 Mar 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007260989
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007260980
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,523 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    Popular in these categories:

    #6 in  Books > Biography > Tragic Life Stories
    #30 in  Books > Society, Politics & Philosophy > Social Sciences > Social Issues > Social Welfare & Services

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'Plays out like a juicy ITV1 drama...at times heartbreaking. But Hidden is also a life -affirming read which proves that, despite the bad press, Social Services do have their successes - and ultimately, sometimes a little hope is all you need.' Heat 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


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From the author of Number One bestseller 'Damaged' comes the poignant and shocking memoir of Cathy's recent relationship with Tayo, a young boy she fosters whose good behaviour and polite manners hide a terrible past. Tayo arrives at Cathy's with only the clothes he stands up in. He has been brought to her by the police, but he is calm, polite, and very well spoken, and not at all like the children she normally fosters. The social worker gives Cathy the forms which should contain Tayo's history, but apart from his name and age, it is blank. Tayo has no past. Tayo is an 'invisible' child, kidnapped from his loving father in Nigeria and brought illegally to the UK by his drink and drugs dependent prostitute mother, where he is put to work in a sweat shop in Central London. When he sustains an injury and is no longer earning, he is cast out. When Cathy takes Tayo to school he points out a dozen different addresses where he has stayed in the last six months, often being left alone. Tayo lies, and manipulates situations to his own advantage and Cathy has to be continually on guard. Tayo's social worker searches all computer databases but there is no record of Tayo -- he has only attended school for 3 terms and has never seen a doctor. He and his mother have been evading the authorities by living 'underground'. With his mother recently released from prison, Tayo is desperate to live with his father in Nigeria, but no one can track him down or even prove that he exists.

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13 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, 3 Nov 2007
I knew this was going to be a good read because I'd already read Cathy Glass's Damaged (in a day, I couldn't put it down). I was right! The story in Hidden tells about another child Cathy fostered. Her style of writing is gripping and the issues she deals with completely engrossing. I won't give the ending away, but I was in tears, just like I was with Damaged. I shall be buying her next book as soon as its out. It's unusual to find a writer this good! I just can't get enough.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars If you love books by Torey Hayden, you'll love books by Cathy Glass., 7 Sep 2008
Cathy Glass writes in much the same gripping style as Torey Hayden, allowing you to learn about the child (in this case Tayo), as she does throughout the story. With her fluent story-telling style, it is easy to be swept up in the tale, and read the whole book in one day, hardly pausing for breathe between chapters.

Moreover, this book is not simply a tale of horror and suffering, although, to be sure, there is mention, but rather a moving memoir of her time with Tayo, highs and lows, progress and setbacks.

A well-written and moving read by all accounts.
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8 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Hidden, 27 Nov 2007
Cathy Glass does not disappoint with her second book.
After reading Damaged, I knew I should finish all chores before opening the first page of Hidden. A wise move, I couldn't put it down.
The story of Tayo, really pulls at the heart strings. We learn of the plight this child has endured over the years before being placed with Cathy, his carer. This little boy shows great strength,but at the same time is in turmoil as to which way his future will go.
A well written book. I look forward to Cathy's next story.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
This was the first book I have read from the author, and it was briliant - I couldn't put it down. It's very moving and gives a good insight into the world of social services and... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Tannisha Burrell

5.0 out of 5 stars SUPERB
This book is a must read. Cathy Glass is a true writer.
It was so good to an extent that i could not put it down when reading the first two pages.
Two thumbs up.
Published 4 months ago by frances

5.0 out of 5 stars yet again she hd me hooked!!
cathy's books are amazing- i find myself awake and reading telling myself i must stop but somehow not able to! i just hope she keeps writing many more. Read more
Published 6 months ago by H. Hyland

5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic insight into the world of foster carers
Another insightful book into the world of fosters carers and the trials and jubilation they recieve from the children they foster. Read more
Published 7 months ago by mskittenheels

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
This book was bought as a gift, and it took me a while to get round to reading it. However when I started I couldn't put it down, it had me gripped from start to finish... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. K. Hunter

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
There's not much to say about this book except EXCELLENT, TEARFUL, and TRULY WONDERFUL. I couldn't put it down. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Sheila Camp

5.0 out of 5 stars hidden
this book is excelant i would recomend it to anyone i couldnt put it down at all i have the bags to prove it lol cant wait to read the next one
Published 15 months ago by Mrs. V. J. Mills

4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth a read.
Having read Glass' previous book 'Damaged' I felt compelled to read this one too. Another shocking insight into the world of social care, or more into the world of those who enter... Read more
Published 17 months ago by S. Downey

4.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!
I think this book is great! It is a must read for everybody. I had already read 'Damaged' written by Cathy Glass and knew that this was going to be good too. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ms. R. E. Cotter

5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book!
This was a wonderful story, much different from the usual stories of abuse and hurt. The lovely part about this story was that there really was a magical fairy tale ending. Read more
Published 17 months ago by S. D. Williams

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