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REVIEWS FOR DAMAGED:
'Cannot fail to move those who read it.'
Adoption-net
‘Heartbreaking.'
Mirror
‘A truly harrowing read that made me cry.’
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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When Reece arrives at Cathy's door aged 7 years old, he has already passed through the hands of four different carers in four weeks. As the details of his short life emerge, it becomes clear that to help him, Cathy will face her biggest challenge yet.
Reece is the last of six siblings to be fostered. Having been in care for four months his aggressive and disruptive behaviour has seen him passed from carer to carer. Although only 7, he has been excluded from school, and bites people so often that his mother calls him 'Sharky'.
Cathy wants to find the answers for Reece’s distressing behaviour, but he has been sworn to secrecy by his mother, and will not tell them anything. As the social worker prepares for the final hearing, he finds five different files on Reece’s family, and is incredulous that he had not been removed from them as a baby. When the darkest of family secrets is revealed to Cathy, Reece’s behaviour suddenly starts to make sense, and together they can begin to rebuild his life.
Reece is the last of six siblings to be fostered. Having been in care for four months his aggressive and disruptive behaviour has seen him passed from carer to carer. Although only 7, he has been excluded from school, and bites people so often that his mother calls him 'Sharky'.
Cathy wants to find the answers for Reece’s distressing behaviour, but he has been sworn to secrecy by his mother, and will not tell them anything. As the social worker prepares for the final hearing, he finds five different files on Reece’s family, and is incredulous that he had not been removed from them as a baby. When the darkest of family secrets is revealed to Cathy, Reece’s behaviour suddenly starts to make sense, and together they can begin to rebuild his life.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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The latest book from Cathy Glass tells about Reece who comes from a dysfunctional family and has been through four sets of foster carers in a month. When he arrives he is completely out of control, running around, making a great deal of noise and bumping into everything and everyone. Cathy quickly finds methods to modify his behaviour so that at home he is nearly normal. Because of his behaviour and lack of focus by Social Services Reece has not been to school for many months. Eventually a judge sends him to a school whose headmaster resents his presence. Suddenly his behaviour deteriorates rapidly. I was horrified at the way Reece's headmaster fought all the way to get him removed from the school. If Cathy could handle him why couldn't the school? The book goes into considerable detail about the procedures for handling an `in care' child and the various meetings with the relevant agencies. The book is very enjoyable, of interest to the general public and to practitioners in the field. Cathy speaks from years of experience and professional knowledge.
Another winner from Cathy!
Another winner from Cathy!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I really enjoyed this book. I was myself a foster carer a few years ago and could relate to Cathy's experiences. Cathy comes across as a very knowledgable and strong women and worked hard with Reece, the boy she fostered. It was great that the book had a haapy ending for Reece as I know that this is not always the case.
I will definately read other books Cathy has written.
I will definately read other books Cathy has written.
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Troubled
This is a misery memoir by proxy, as are all Cathy Glass's books. They are harrowing and heart-breaking and for those of us brought up in loving families, almost unbelievable in... Read more
Published 1 month ago by louisefrank
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a brilliant story, very touched, first of the 'cathy glass' books i've read and i am defantly going to read another!!!!!!!
Published 2 months ago by katie harte
Brilliant
Having read a few of Cathy Glass's memoir books, I knew I would be hooked from the opening. Cathys books give an insight to the fantastic work of foster carers and the children... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lisa
Shocking!
I liked the way,the story has unfolded on the paper,without a doubt,beautifully.The author unveiled the ugly scars on the face of our society which,many of us were unaware... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ansar
Mummy Told Me Not To Tell
WOW......What an amazing book,....As usual with Cathy Glass's book i cant put them down and tend to read then in a few nights. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Nicky72
another fascinating book from Cathy
How sad some children's lives are and this is no exception - it makes you want to weep when you realize how bad an upbringing (if you can call it that) that Reece has had. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Dyane
Nothing but admiration
This a compelling read, so much so, that I barely slept once I started the book. Extremely well written. Be prepared to shed a tear. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Claire
Another Fantastic Read
A fantastic book by Cathy Glass, she has truly a wonderful talent in writing stories based on what she knows and it works. Read more
Published 8 months ago by xXbeaniieXx
Shocking but great to read
This is the first book I read on this topic and despite the horrific circumstances in the story, I did enjoy reading it. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Aragonitka
Mummy told me not to tell
An amazing story showing how one foster mother went one step further in unlocking the horrors that this little boy had suffered. She deserves an MBE for her services to fostering!!
Published 10 months ago by Phoenix
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