Nobody’s Son
All Alex Ever Wanted Was a Family of His Own
(Author) Cathy GlassBorn in a prison and removed from his drug-dependent mother, rejection is all that 7-year-old Alex knows. When Cathy is asked to foster little Alex, aged 7, her immediate reaction is: Why can't he stay with his present carers for the last month? He's already had many moves since coming into care as a toddler and he'll only be with her a short while before he goes to live with his permanent adoptive family. But the present carers are expecting a baby and the foster mother isn't coping, so Alex goes to live with Cathy. He settles easily and is very much looking forward to having a forever family of his own. The introductions and move to his adoptive family go well. But Alex is only with them for a week when problems begin. What happens next is both shocking and upsetting, and calls into question the whole adoption process.
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.
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