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Nobody's Son

By: Cathy Glass
Narrated by: Denica Fairman
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Born in a prison and removed from his drug-dependent mother, rejection is all that 7-year-old Alex knows.

When Cathy is asked to foster little Alex, aged seven, her immediate reaction is: Why can't he stay with his present carers for the last month? He's already had many moves since coming into care as a toddler and he'll only be with her a short while before he goes to live with his permanent adoptive family. But the present carers are expecting a baby and the foster mother isn't coping, so Alex goes to live with Cathy.

He settles easily and is very much looking forward to having a forever family of his own. The introductions and move to his adoptive family go well. But Alex is only with them for a week when problems begin. What happens next is both shocking and upsetting, and calls into question the whole adoption process.

©2017 Cathy Glass (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers

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Another excellent read

This is another wonderful book about a little boy who so desperately wants a family to call his own. I experienced the same emotions of anger frustration and sadness along with Cathy and little Alex as they struggled to come to terms with the failure of that first adoption... As the reader looking in, it seemed obvious to me that it wouldn't work. Rosemary and Edward were too formal in their manner. They just couldn't relate to a child like Alex. I cheered for everyone when the second placement worked out so well. Alex had a long hard road ahead of him, and I'm glad things worked out so well for all of them.

Cathy Glass tells this story in the same engrossing style she does all her others. I was hooked from the first page and once again felt like I knew her and her family a little more.

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NOT MY FIRST CATHY GLASS BOOK, BUT DEFINITELY MY LAST.

This book discourages adoption, that why there is so much need in the world. I have read/ listened to over a dozen Cathy Glass books, after finishing all the books I could find by both Casey Watson and Maggie Hartley respectively- both of whom are foster carers in the UK.

I live in South-Africa, and I am both an adoptive mother (older child adoptions), an adoption activist, as well as working with “children in care”, as it is known in the UK.

This book is misguided and discourages adoption, by only looking at local statistics of two countries! If one looks at world statistics, adoptive relationships have a higher success rate than biological relationships.

There is such a desperate need for adoption worldwide, and not enough people willing to open their hearts. The biggest reason for failed adoptions (as it should be called instead of some ridiculous euphemism) is that prospective parents choose it as a back-up plan because of infertility. If you adopt, it should be by CHOICE. It needs to be your FIRST choice (you need to get to a point where, even if you are able to conceive, you will still choose adoption). Otherwise YOU as the adult, are bound to fail a child and ruin their life.

Whilst Edward Andrews deserves every degrading and derogatory term on this planet, I can’t believe you fixated on the fact that he said he chose Alex. Of course you have to CHOOSE an adopted child! Not from amongst others, but you have to reassure them of your love and your choice to have them, over and above any other “options”. Had I not done this, none of my adoptions would have been successful. I have nothing wrong with my reproductive organs. I have a husband for the past 15 years. Yet I chose adoption above having biological children. Cathy, do you never tell Lucy that out of all the kids that you have fostered, you chose her?

Whilst I curse the Andrews-couple with guilt-ridden consciousness for eternity and the loss of their biological son, as they are not worthy of the word “parents”, their story is not the reason why I have written off Cathy Glass.

As a foster career, she should know better than to call an adoptive child “lucky” repeatedly. WHAT THE HELL??? Also, the fact that she told him he should/ will get over it, speaks of sheer incompetence. As a victim of these circumstances myself, I can tell you that you NEVER get over the rejection. You learn to live with it and alongside it. But get over it? Come on, Cathy!

Alex’s story needs telling, don’t get me wrong, but the advice that you gave him is sickening. The fact that you discourage adoption by only referring to local UK and US statistics, whilst you ignore countries with huge orphan crises, where more adoptions take place than in the UK and US, is sad.

If I have learned one lesson from the memoirs of Glass... I thought the South-African care system was messed up, until I saw that the British care system is truly screwed up completely.

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Cathy Glass - MY HERO

What made the experience of listening to Nobody's Son the most enjoyable?

Cathy Glass is the epitome of what a foster mother should be. She cares about her foster children and their future lives. She helps them deal with their past.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Nobody's Son?

When Cathy talked to the foster parents at the MDT meeting after the child was returned to her home.

What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

Cathy Glass is the epitome of what a foster mother should be.

Any additional comments?

I'm going to get more of her books. She is a good writer, and a great foster mother.

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Great Story!!!

It is always amazing to hear about the children and what happened to them. Makes you stay interested and not want to stop listening!

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I always enjoy listening to Cathy's stories

love Cathy's stories, she is such a caring and compassionate person. So much love

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Great writer, not my favorite story

It's never a challenge to finishe this authors books. I am going to continue to read all of her books. story was a little flat for me after experiencing her other writing but, its still a story well told.

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another winner!

as terrific as all of Cathy Glass' books! Her tales of trial and triumph are always the best! Get your tissue ready!

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Excellent Read

I loved this book. Cathy Class is an amazing author. This book made me feel every emotion I can think of. Would definitely recommend her to anyone.

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heartbreaking and hopeful story

this is such a sad and hopeful story with a wonderful ending. love her style

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I love this book!!!

I love this book like all Cathy Glass books! I can't can't wait for the next book to listen to!

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