The Child Bride - Cathy Glass

The Child Bride

By: Cathy Glass

Paperback | 1 October 2014

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When 14 -year-old Zeena begs to be taken into care with a non-Asian family, she is clearly petrified. But of what? Placed in the home of experienced foster carer Cathy and her family, Zeena gradually settles into her new life, but misses her little brothers and sisters terribly. Prevented from having any contact with them by her family who insist she has brought shame and dishonour on the whole community, Zeena tries to see them at school. But when her father and uncle find out, they bundle her into a car and threaten to set fire to her if she makes anymore trouble.

Zeena is too frightened to press charges against them despite being offered police protection in a safe house. Eventually, Cathy discovers the devastating truth from Zeena, and with devastation she believes there is little she can do to help her.

About the Author

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.
Industry Reviews

REVIEWS FOR DAMAGED:

'Cannot fail to move those who read it.'
Adoption-net

'Heartbreaking.'
Mirror

'A truly harrowing read that made me cry.'
Sun

'A true tale of hope. ****.'
OK!

'Foster carers rarely get the praise they deserve, but Cathy Glass's book should change all that.****'
First magazine

'A hugely touching and emotional true tale.'
Star magazine

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