Glass, Cathy
Neglected: Scared, hungry and alone, Jamey craves affection
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008507503
- author:
- Glass, Cathy
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- HarperCollins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.2 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Health & Wellbeing,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Jamey, just two-and-a-half years old, arrives at Cathy's home as an emergency, having been left alone all night while his mother went out partying. He is small for his age, scared, and struggling to walk, a result of being left in soiled nappies for long periods. As Cathy takes Jamey in, she begins the long process of healing and trust-building with him.
As Jamey settles into his new life, Cathy also cares for her granddaughter, Emma, who is a year younger than Jamey. The contrast between their experiences highlights the devastating impact of neglect on Jamey's early years. When the country goes into lockdown, fostering practices change, and Cathy faces new challenges in caring for her two new children.
With patience, love, and care, Cathy works to help Jamey overcome the trauma of his past and build a brighter future. This heart-wrenching story is a powerful exploration of the complexities of foster care and the resilience of the human spirit.
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