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Damaged
The Heartbreaking True Story of a Forgotten Child
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The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller.
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The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller.
At just eight years old, Jodie is violent, aggressive and extremely challenging. Five carers in four months have been unable to cope, but there is one last hope: Cathy Glass…
As Jodie begins to trust Cathy and make progress, shocking details about her past come to light. No one had noticed the glaring signs of abuse by those who were supposed to love her most.
One of Cathy’s earliest and bestselling memoirs, Damaged is a heartbreaking story that proves just how valuable foster carers are for society’s most vulnerable children.
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Damaged by Cathy Glass is recognised for its intensely emotional and moving narrative. Reviews highlight the book's ability to evoke deep feelings, with words like 'heartbreaking' and 'harrowing' frequently mentioned. It is praised for shedding light on the challenges and the hope inherent in foster care, and it underscores the commendable work of foster carers.
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ISBN: 9780007236367
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 August 2007
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 260g
Pages: 368
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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