Girl Alone
Joss Came Home from School to Discover Her Father’s Suicide. Angry and Hurting, She’s out of Control.
(Author) Cathy GlassAged nine Joss came home from school to discover her father's suicide. She's never gotten over it. This is the true story of Joss, 13 who is angry and out of control. At the age of nine, Joss finds her father s dead body. He has committed suicide. Then her mother remarries and Joss bitterly resents her step-father who abuses her mentally and physically. Cathy takes Joss under her wing but will she ever be able to get through to the warm-hearted girl she sees glimpses of underneath the vehement outbreaks of anger that dominate the house, and will Cathy be able to build up Joss s trust so she can learn the full truth of the terrible situation?"
Cathy Glass
Cathy Glass is a British author and foster carer known for her memoirs and novels focusing on the experiences of children in the foster care system. Her writing style is characterized by its raw honesty and emotional depth, drawing readers into the lives of the children she has cared for.
Glass's most notable works include "Damaged," "Cut," and "The Saddest Girl in the World," which have all been bestsellers and have received critical acclaim for shedding light on the often overlooked issues faced by children in foster care. Her works have had a significant impact on the literary genre of memoirs and have helped raise awareness about the challenges faced by children in care.
One of Glass's most famous works is "Damaged," which tells the story of a young girl named Jodie who suffered severe neglect and abuse before being placed in Glass's care. The book poignantly captures the resilience and strength of the human spirit, while also highlighting the importance of providing love and support to vulnerable children. Through her writing, Glass has made a lasting contribution to literature by giving a voice to those who are often silenced and marginalized in society.