Will You Love Me?

The Story of My Adopted Daughter Lucy

De: Cathy Glass

Narrado por: Denica Fairman

Duración: 9 h y 3 m

Resumen del Editor

The 11th memoir and latest title from the internationally best-selling author and foster carer Cathy Glass. This book tells the true story of Cathy's adopted daughter Lucy.

Lucy was born to a single mother who had been abused and neglected for most of her own childhood. Right from the beginning Lucy's mother couldn't cope, but it wasn't until Lucy reached eight years old that she was finally taken into permanent foster care. By the time Lucy is brought to live with Cathy she is 11 years old and severely distressed after being moved from one foster home to another.

Withdrawn, refusing to eat and three years behind in her schooling, it is thought that the damage Lucy has suffered is irreversible. But Cathy and her two children bond with Lucy quickly, and break through to Lucy in a way no-one else has been able to, finally showing her the loving home she never believed existed. Cathy and Lucy believe they were always destined to be mother and daughter - it just took them a little while to find each other.

©2013 Cathy Glass (P)2013 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

Reseñas de la Crítica

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)

More intimate than others

This was a nice revelation of her daughter’s story. I of course would have liked to hear more about her young friend, and anyone coming to punishment, but that didn’t seem to be the overall purpose of this book so I understand why there wasn’t much focus on that.

I am glad I read this out of order; that is, after other books in which the older Lucy appeared, so I was able to get to know her before hearing about her journey to adoption into their family.

I read Maggie Hartley’s books as well and—both independent by comparison—I feel quite uncomfortable about Cathy Glass’ focus on appearances and weight/food issues. In more than one of her books she makes a big deal about weight, and that feels unhealthy to me.

I am not a huge fan of this narrator for this genre, but in this book she really seemed to hit the mark of gentleness and caring. I do actually quite like her voicing of the “good” males, but kind males play a small part in most of Glass’ books, so we don’t get to hear that very often or for any length of time.

Worth a credit.

Wonderful story

Cathy Glass is a wonderful author and Danica is a great narrator! I absolutely love this book series.

The main characters accents do change a little from book to book, which is funny. Jill sounds a bit more Scottish in this book!

Lucy's story

Absolutely loved this book. Author's best! A bit sad and even heartbreaking at times. It helped knowing how it ends. Very heartwarming and beautiful.

Cathy Glass' true love.

If you want to have an example of the definition of unconditional and selfless love this is perfect.

Absolutely a wonderful heartfelt read

what a heartbreaking yet beautiful family story, could not stop listening and would recommend it to everyone I know

Great listen

These stories tug at your heart. Makes you wish you could do more for all these children.

Absolutely beautiful!

This book spoke to my heart on many levels. They love this family have one another is absolutely beautiful!

such an amazing story

amazingly heartfelt I love this story I can listen to it over and over again well worth the money I spent on it

Love this book

This book like the others did not disappoint heartfelt loving, inspirational story would recommend to everyone

Touching

Would you consider the audio edition of Will You Love Me? to be better than the print version?

Yes

Who was your favorite character and why?

Cathy Glass

Which character – as performed by Denica Fairman – was your favorite?

Cathy Glass for her love and compassion for foster children

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

All should watch this

Any additional comments?

All should read this book. The need for caregivers for foster children throughout the world is great. I found it interesting how similar the procedures were for foster children in England was with those in America yet so different. It seemed that much was done without having to go to court and kept in with there version of CYFD and not with the courts until the very end. of the process. I also found it sad how a child's biracial side for which they truly had no connection with would get in the way of a loving home. At what person do children become English, African or American- whatever country they are from, rather than a mixed race person?