Mummy Told Me Not to Tell
The True Story of a Troubled Boy with a Dark Secret
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
When 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.
About the author
Cathy has been a foster carer for over 20 years, during which time she has looked after more than 70 children, of all ages and backgrounds. Cathy runs training courses on fostering for her local Social Services, and helps draft new fostering procedures and guidelines. 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.
Customer Reviews
Mommy told me not to tell. By Cathy Glass
I would recommend this book to any, social worker, therapist, or Professional Psychologist, in working with Emotional Disturbance in children. Or any one, understanding what children can go through
Not properly cared for. And to listen to children, they usually don’t tell lies. They need understanding of there situation, & help.,& Love, to try to lead or coping for a normal life.
Amazing book
Truly heart warming. I really felt for Reece and wanted him to succeed. More so when I found out his deep dark secret.
Mommy told me not to Tell
Reece is such an amazing little boy. The wait of the world on such little shoulders. This is a great book, thank you Cathy for sharing his story. Reece came a long way. I could feel how proud you were of him. I will alway think of him whenever I see a seagull.