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  • Damaged: The Heartbreaking True Story of a Forgotten Child

  • Written by: Cathy Glass
  • Narrated by: Denica Fairman
  • Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (60 ratings)

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Damaged: The Heartbreaking True Story of a Forgotten Child

Written by: Cathy Glass
Narrated by: Denica Fairman
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Publisher's Summary

The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller.

At just eight years old, Jodie is violent, aggressive and extremely challenging. Five carers in four months have been unable to cope, but there is one last hope: Cathy Glass…

As Jodie begins to trust Cathy and make progress, shocking details about her past come to light. No one had noticed the glaring signs of abuse by those who were supposed to love her most.

One of Cathy’s earliest and bestselling memoirs, Damaged is a heartbreaking story that proves just how valuable foster carers are for society’s most vulnerable children.

©2007 Cathy Glass (P)2007 HarperCollins Publishing Limited

What the critics say

"Cannot fail to move those who read it." (Adoption-net)

"Heartbreaking." (The Mirror)

"A truly harrowing read that made me cry." (The Sun)

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Be warned!

This story violates the soul of the reader! You cannot read it and feel unscathed by the horrors of abuse but you are riveted to your seat, torn between not wanting to know any more and wanting to hurry justice! Very well written and performed! Not for everyone because of the emotional torment it evokes but worth knowing the reality of real monsters in our world and the team of heros defending the victims.

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Powerful story

Excellent narration.
Well done.
I ripped through this audiobook in a few days.
I pray for healing for those involved.
I definitely recommend.

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Heart wrenching. Wonderfully written. Really enjoyed the narrator.

Every child deserves a champion — an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best they can possibly be.” – Rita F. Pierson

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excellent book!

Narrator was great. Disturbing story but very real. Love this author and will read more of her books

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No words

Probably one of the most heartbreaking books I’ve ever read, sometimes even difficult to continue with but a worth while listen, that’s for sure!

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Tragic and heart wrenching

My heart broke with this book and all the tragic accounts of this child’s abuse. My faith in humanity is half fast by Cathy. Tears flowed. I was deeply touched by this families story.

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touching

An incredible story of this child....How much love she was given by Cathy and her family..Bless you all

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Good story but sad

This is a sad story and one of Cathy's most difficult foster placements ever. I like that Cathy didn't give up, despite all the tricky times, no breaks, and sacrifices to her own family to try and love Jodie. It is an absolutely terrible story in regards to the details of what some biological parents made their daughter endure in her short 8 years having to live with monsters. They stole Jodie's future and it is so sad but I am glad to know she had made some progress. Glad to be able to hear all Cathy's stories even though this type of stuff is not for everyone.

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Very Sad and painful to finish.

I think my boyfriend never expected to be into it but he couldn't help listening and wanting to know how poor Jodie turns out. It is a very very sad story and beautiful book. Easy to understand and relate to the emotions of the author and the people portrayed.

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My heart

The Most disturbing and Tragic story I have ever heard but Narrated beautifully by Denica.

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