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An Innocent Baby: Why would anyone abandon little Darcy-May? Kindle Edition

by Cathy Glass (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,805 ratings
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When foster carer, Cathy Glass, is asked to foster Darcy-May, a two-day old baby, she is very concerned.

The baby is coming to her straight from hospital and will have no contact with her teenage mother, Haylea. Even more worrying, she will be brought to Cathy with a police escort as it’s vital her extended family don’t know where she is.

Abandoned at birth, Cathy and her family quickly bond with little Darcy-May although they have to accept she will eventually leave them to be adopted. But fostering is rarely straight forward, and when Haylea asks to see her baby a different story begins to emerge. It’s so alarming that even Cathy, a highly experienced foster carer, struggles.

Cathy Glass's book 'Unwanted' was a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2023-01-16.

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Cathy has been a foster carer for over 25 years, during which time she has looked after more than 100 children, of all ages and backgrounds. She has three teenage children of her own; one of whom was adopted after a long-term foster placement. The name Cathy Glass is a pseudonym.

Cathy has written 16 books, including bestselling memoirs Cut, Hidden and Mummy Told Me Not To Tell.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08W986D94
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperElement (September 16, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 16, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 314 pages
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Hi

I live in England and have three children, two birth children and one adopted. When I left school I held a clerical position in the civil service, which I left to start a family. At the same time I became a foster carer, which is the inspiration for much of my writing. I have been a foster carer for over twenty-five years and am what's known as a specialist foster carer, sometimes referred to as a level 3 carer. This is in recognition of my experience and qualifications and means that I am often asked to look after children with complex needs or very challenging behaviour. I have a degree in education and psychology which I was awarded as a mature student.

I have always been a writer - from when I was at school, with poems in the school magazine. In my teens I began writing short stories, articles, a few radio plays, and entering writing competitions. Like many writers it was a hobby - something I did almost furtively in my spare time, while working, and then later fostering and looking after my family. The two halves of my life - writer and foster carer - came together in 2007 when I wrote about a child I'd fostered and the book immediately became a number one best seller. Since then there have been many bestsellers, thanks to you, my readers. I really appreciate all your support and best wishes.

For more details about me and my books and to read updates on the children please visit my website www.cathyglass.co.uk

I also write thriller books under the pen name Lisa Stone: www.lisastonebooks.co.uk

Cathy xx

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Forever.my.BB
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023
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Just could not put this down. Literally read this book in one day. Great read, now on to the next.
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Desi Craig
5.0 out of 5 stars It will make you want to call or thank your parents
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2022
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Cathy is a kind hearted woman who will never turn her back on any child. From the most difficult of teens to the most vulnerable infant. she pours herself into each case no matter how horrific. Although some of the information about fostering is repeated in each of her books, you find yourself sucked into her stories so much that you may need those moments of “Information “just so you can catch your breath. r
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rcb
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2022
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This is the first book that I’ve read by this author and I enjoyed it as much as I would expect when reading about something as despicable as child abuse. I would recommend it and plan to order more by C. Glass.
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katy
5.0 out of 5 stars This one gave me all emotions
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2021
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This was the most difficult books yet to read but in a good way, I went through all emotions from happy to fear to sad to relieved to happy and cried so hard. What an amazing young lady to over come so much. My heart goes out to her. I will for sure check for her update I would love to know how she does in life.
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Wife with champagne taste on bottled water budget
5.0 out of 5 stars Another happy tear- jerking ending that fills you with warmth
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2022
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Cathy glass writes in detail and has a say of writing to grasp
Your attention and keep it. You feel as if your a fly on the wall looking in as it happens.
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pnj
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2022
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I love reading Cathy's books. She makes you feel as you are right there. Can't wait to read more of her books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cathy Glass Shares Her Wisdom
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2021
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Mrs. Glass has a real calling to nurture children via Foster Care, and still meets the needs of her own three children. Her cases are not shock stories intended to appeal to prurient interests. I admire her greatly!
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Elaine Erickson
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
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Great read
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michelle lockwood
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent author
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Every book I’ve read so far have kept me gripped
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Juliette
5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent Cathy Glass book
Reviewed in France on September 18, 2021
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As always Cathy Glass' new book is excellent. The horrific story behind this book made me cry and makes you think about all the children in the world who go through the same all deal.
Nothing negative to say about this book, you definitely need to read this book and all the other books if you haven't yet.
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Kirsty
5.0 out of 5 stars Never disappointed
Reviewed in Australia on January 1, 2022
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Cathy’s ability to tell the hard stories in her way that touches you and draws you in never ceases to amaze. It took me a while to start this one after downloading as I know I need time once I start one of Cathy’s books as I rarely put one down. This was no exception.
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Very interesting.
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