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The True Story of an Abandoned, Abused Little Girl Who Was Desperate to be Part of a Family

By Cathy Glass

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Format:Paperback, 320 pages
Published In: United Kingdom, 05 February 2009
In her latest paperback, the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Damaged tells the story of the Dawn, a sweet and seemingly well-balanced girl whose outward appearance masks a traumatic childhood of suffering at the hands of the very people who should have cared for her. Dawn was the first girl Cathy Glass ever fostered. Sweet and seemingly well balanced girl, Dawn's outward appearance masked a traumatic childhood so awful, that even she could not remember it. During the first night, Cathy awoke to see Dawn looming above Cathy's baby's cot, her eyes staring and blank. She sleepwalks - which Cathy learns is often a manifestation in disturbed children. It becomes a regular and frightening occurrence, and Cathy is horrified to find Dawn lighting a match whilst mumbling it's not my fault in her sleep one night. Cathy discovers Dawn is playing truant from school, and struggling to make friends. More worryingly she finds her room empty one night, and her pillow covered in blood. Dawn has been self-harming in order to release the pain of her past. When Dawn attempts suicide, Cathy realises that she needs more help than she can give. Dawn's mother eventually confides in her that Dawn was sent away to live with relatives in Ireland between the ages of 5 and 9, and Cathy soon realises that the horrors Dawn was exposed to during this time have left her a very disturbed little girl.

About the Author

Cathy Glass has been a foster carer for over 20 years, during which time she has looked after more than 50 children, of all ages and backgrounds. Cathy runs training courses on fostering for her local Social Services, and helps draft new fostering procedures and guidelines. Cathy has three teenage children of her own; one of whom was adopted after a long-term foster placement.

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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

Publisher: Harper Element
ISBN:0007280998
EAN:9780007280995
Dimensions: 19.0 x 13.0 x 2.0 centimeters (0.24 kg)
Age Range: 15+ years

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5 of 5 Stars! – Customer review on 24/09/2010

This is an excellent book.

I found it buried away and thought I would give it a try, since I have always been interested in fostering and childhood issues.

Cathy has a interesting way of veiwing Dawn, and has such a loving maternal way of dealing with all of the issues she is presented with. She is a truely inspiring woman. I have read and re-read this book many times. And I am drawn in each time.

Definatly worth a read.

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4 of 5 Stars! – Customer review on 30/07/2009

This was a tough book to read in parts and sometimes left you confused.I did enjoy reading it but also felt for Cathy Glass,as she was treated very unfairly by the poorly run system.Some of it seems so unreal yet it is all true.I was a bit dissapointed at the ending and the fact that Cathy was cut off so quickly once Dawn left her care.Book left you wondering what ever happened to Dawn,which is how Cathy must have felt.

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