Joanne Robertson
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Thrown Away Child
- By: Louise Allen
- Narrated by: Sarah Moule
- Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 96
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 81
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Story5 out of 5 stars 81
Thrown Away Child is a memoir covering Louise Allen’s abusive childhood in a foster home, how she survived - using her love of art as a sanctuary - and how she hopes to right old wrongs now by fostering children herself and campaigning for the improvement of foster care services. It is a compelling and inspirational story. This book gives a voice to the many children who grew up unhappily in care.
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5 out of 5 stars
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brilliantly written
- By Melanie on 13-10-21
- Thrown Away Child
- By: Louise Allen
- Narrated by: Sarah Moule
A harrowing life of a child
Reviewed: 18-01-24
I really enjoyed this book because whilst is was about how a little girl was abused in many ways it also show the strength she had as she got older.
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Unsafe
- By: Cathy Glass
- Narrated by: DeNica Fairman
- Length: 7 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 61
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 58
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 58
Damian is just seven when he is taken in by foster carer Cathy Glass. His mother, Rachel, loves her three young children dearly, but she is vulnerable, naïve and unable to cope on her own. Cathy sets about helping Damian overcome his eating issues, with the hope that he will eventually return home. But when Rachel’s new boyfriend, Troy, arrives on the scene, Cathy becomes deeply concerned. She soon realises that Damian and his siblings are in great danger.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good
- By Mrs on 15-10-23
- Unsafe
- By: Cathy Glass
- Narrated by: DeNica Fairman
Another heartfelt memoir
Reviewed: 11-09-23
Another one of Cathy Glass's heartfelt memoirs. sad to hear how a young mother can be taken advantage of and then lose her children, but sadly, this happens so much. Cathy, as usual, puts so much effort into helping where she can and goes above and beyond her role. loved the little bonus story that was added on about Esme, too. I will be going to check for updates after finishing this review.
Definitely another must-read for anyone enjoying Cathy Glass's books or anyone who is looking for a new book, but be warned that once you read one of them, you will be hooked 😊
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Neglected
- Scared, Hungry and Alone, Jamey Craves Affection
- By: Cathy Glass
- Narrated by: Denica Fairman
- Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 256
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 226
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Story5 out of 5 stars 222
Little Jamey, 2½ years old, is placed with experienced foster carer, Cathy Glass, as an emergency. The police and social services have no choice but to remove two-year-old Jamey from home after his mother leaves him alone all night to go out partying. When he first arrives with foster carer Cathy Glass, he is scared, hungry and withdrawn, craving the affection he has been denied for so long. He is small for his age and unsteady on his feet–a result of being left for long periods in his cot.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Did not enjoy
- By lassieduff on 25-03-22
- Neglected
- Scared, Hungry and Alone, Jamey Craves Affection
- By: Cathy Glass
- Narrated by: Denica Fairman
amazing book again !!
Reviewed: 06-05-22
another amazing book about Cathy's Foster children. Once I started to read this I just kept going as I wanted to find out what happens to the child. The narrator reads the book with such detail with her voice that allows your mind to really picture what is being said.Cathy Glass is such an amazing lady and loves all the chdren she fosters. all her books are recommended as a must read.
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Mummy, Please Don’t Leave
- By: Casey Watson
- Narrated by: Kate Lock
- Length: 9 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 66
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Story5 out of 5 stars 60
The Watsons are no strangers to sibling placements, but when Casey takes the call from her supervising social worker one frosty January morning, she can instantly tell from the tone of her colleague’s voice that there’s a complicated case ahead. And she’s right. A four-day-old baby boy called Tommy - born in prison - plus his four-year-old half-brother, the lively Seth. A month later, the very moment she gets out of prison, the boys’ mother - a 19-year-old called Jenna - also follows.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Couldn’t get past the first half an hour
- By Anonymous User on 23-08-21
- Mummy, Please Don’t Leave
- By: Casey Watson
- Narrated by: Kate Lock
Another interesting account of her foster children
Reviewed: 28-08-21
loved this book, another interesting account of one of Cassies foster children. It's very interesting and a pleasure to listen too.
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A Life Lost
- Jackson Is Haunted by a Secret from His Past
- By: Cathy Glass
- Narrated by: Denica Fairman
- Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 270
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 243
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Story5 out of 5 stars 241
Jackson is aggressive, confrontational and often volatile. His mother, Kayla, is crippled with grief after tragically losing her husband and eldest son. Struggling to cope, she puts Jackson into foster care. Cathy, his carer, encourages Jackson to talk about what has happened to his family, but he just won’t engage. His actions continue to test and worry everyone. Then, in a dramatic turn of events, the true reason for Jackson’s behaviour comes to light....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing true life story
- By Amazon Customer on 20-07-21
- A Life Lost
- Jackson Is Haunted by a Secret from His Past
- By: Cathy Glass
- Narrated by: Denica Fairman
Excellent !!!
Reviewed: 08-03-21
Yet again another fantastic book. its detailed so well but without it being boring. i felt like you could really visualize the story as if i had seen things happen. Amazing account of Jackson and Tilly 's time with Cathy and how Cathy helps them . A very sad ending which i won't put in case someone hasnt read itt yet. Can't wait for next book.
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Please Don't Take My Sisters
- By: Maggie Hartley
- Narrated by: Penny McDonald
- Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 150
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 133
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Story5 out of 5 stars 131
Three-year-old Lexie, five-year-old Amelie and thirteen-year-old Leo come to Maggie after Leo confesses to a teacher that his mother's addiction problems and her latest violent relationship has left him as the sole carer to his younger sisters. Maggie welcomes the three children into her home and is touched by the gentle care Leo shows to the two little girls. It is clear that Lexie and Amelie adore their big brother and rely on him for comfort and reassurance.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Deeply touching.
- By JM on 29-09-19
- Please Don't Take My Sisters
- By: Maggie Hartley
- Narrated by: Penny McDonald
heart breaking
Reviewed: 12-09-19
I really loved this book and bought it on Audible, Just heart breaking that such a young boy cared for his sisters so well and the outcome of the children brought tears to my eyes. Another excellent book from Cathy Glass
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Bad Little Girl
- By: Frances Vick
- Narrated by: Katherine Manners
- Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 117
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 106
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Story4 out of 5 stars 107
Little Lorna Bell is from a notorious family on a rundown estate. Everyone thinks she's a nasty piece of work. The schoolchildren call her a thief. But Lorna's hair is matted, her shoes pinch her feet, and school teacher Claire Penny can't help herself; some kids just need a bit more support, a bit more love, than the rest. As the bond between teacher and pupil grows stronger, Claire sees Lorna's bruises, and digs to uncover the disturbing tale behind them. Heartbroken, Claire knows she has to act. She must make Lorna safe.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Bad little girl
- By Ms M Mawson on 13-06-17
- Bad Little Girl
- By: Frances Vick
- Narrated by: Katherine Manners
Brilliiant!!
Reviewed: 21-03-19
really enjoyed this book. Doesnt finish how you think it would. really gets interesting once they move to the cottage. Narrator was very good and helps you to imagine the scenes in your mind as your listening to it.
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A Long Way from Home
- By: Cathy Glass
- Narrated by: Denica Fairman
- Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 292
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 249
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Story5 out of 5 stars 249
The true story of two-year-old Anna, abandoned by her natural parents, left alone in a neglected orphanage. Elaine and Ian had travelled halfway round the world to adopt little Anna. She couldn't have been more wanted, loved and cherished. So why was she now in foster care and living with me? It didn't make sense.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it all over again x
- By Jenny Davies on 16-05-18
- A Long Way from Home
- By: Cathy Glass
- Narrated by: Denica Fairman
An amazing account of Anna
Reviewed: 28-07-18
An excellent account of Anna's life and how she became adopted from overseas The ups and downs of how not only Anna but her parents coped through it all. Also how Cathy became part of her life.
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Will You Love Me?
- The Story of My Adopted Daughter Lucy
- By: Cathy Glass
- Narrated by: Denica Fairman
- Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 364
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 325
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Story5 out of 5 stars 328
The 11th memoir and latest title from the internationally bestselling author and foster carer Cathy Glass. This book tells the true story of Cathy's adopted daughter Lucy. Lucy was born to a single mother who had been abused and neglected for most of her own childhood. Right from the beginning Lucy's mother couldn't cope, but it wasn't until Lucy reached eight years old that she was finally taken into permanent foster care.
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5 out of 5 stars
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I think we all loved Lucy by the end of the book
- By DianeF on 01-12-14
- Will You Love Me?
- The Story of My Adopted Daughter Lucy
- By: Cathy Glass
- Narrated by: Denica Fairman
Excellent story of a child in care
Reviewed: 28-07-18
This was truly an eye opening story of how social services can let a child down. It's truly inspiring to read how Lucy's life was turned around after being moved to Cathy's house. The ups and downs throughout the story show just how much Lucy and Cathy gained each others trust and love. Such a great ending.
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Too Young to Be a Mum
- Can Jess learn to be a good mummy when she is only a child herself?
- By: Maggie Hartley
- Narrated by: Penny McDonald
- Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 111
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 100
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Story5 out of 5 stars 99
When 16-year-old Jess arrives on foster carer Maggie Hartley's doorstep with her newborn son, Jimmy, she has nowhere else to go. Arriving straight from the hospital, having just given birth, Jess is like a rabbit caught in the headlights. Scared, alone, and practically a child herself, she is overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for a newborn without the support of a loving family or her beloved boyfriend. With social services threatening to take baby Jimmy into care, Jess knows that Maggie is her only chance.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A very interesting and engaging fostering story
- By Linda jauncey on 04-10-17
- Too Young to Be a Mum
- Can Jess learn to be a good mummy when she is only a child herself?
- By: Maggie Hartley
- Narrated by: Penny McDonald
Excellent true story
Reviewed: 10-05-18
Excellent story with such brilliant detail keeping you more interested in the book and in suspense to hearing how their lives eventually ended up. Shows how a bit of help, care and understanding can go a long way into changing lives of young peop!e and children.
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