Mummy Told Me Not to Tell : The True Story of a Troubled Boy with a Dark Secret
(Author) Cathy GlassWhen Reece arrives at Cathy's door aged 7 years old, he has already passed through the hands of four different carers in four weeks. As the details of his short life emerge, it becomes clear that to help him, Cathy will face her biggest challenge yet. The latest title from the author of Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Damaged. Reece is the last of six siblings to be fostered. Having been in care for four months his aggressive and disruptive behaviour has seen him passed from carer to carer. Although only 7, he has been excluded from school, and bites people so often that his mother calls him 'Sharky'. Cathy wants to find the answers for Reece's distressing behaviour, but he has been sworn to secrecy by his mother, and will not tell them anything. As the social worker prepares for the final hearing, he finds five different files on Reece's family, and is incredulous that he had not been removed from them as a baby. When the darkest of family secrets is revealed to Cathy, Reece's behaviour suddenly starts to make sense, and together they can begin to rebuild his life.
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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