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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 GlassAs 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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'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

Damaged

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      Publisher Harper Collins
      Imprint HarperCollins
      Published 6 August 2007
      ISBN-13 9780007236367
      978-0007236367
      ISBN-10 0007236360
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      Biography Memoirs Politics, Philosophy & Society Adoption and fostering Child abuse

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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 GlassAs 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.

      Trade Review

      '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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