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Helpless

By: Cathy Glass
Narrated by: DeNica Fairman
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Summary

The 32nd fostering memoir from international bestseller Cathy Glass

Struggling to cope with three young children, Janie turns to experienced foster carer Cathy Glass. Helping the family each morning, Cathy soon uncovers how dangerous their situation has truly become.

Riley and his two little siblings, Jayden and Lola, are not safe at home.

With all three children in her care, will Cathy be able to rebuild their lives – and Janie’s?

©2024 Cathy Glass (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers
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Cathy certainly has got the patience of a saint, I love listening to her book and she really is one in a million

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the story

the voice over was a bit irritating in so much as the accents of the characters I didn't feel they fitted

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Intrigued

Loved this so much, love learning the intricacies of how scenarios played out. 😀😀😀 Excellent listen!

Just a tiny note to make things even better, Cathy for the love of all that’s Green, please stop saying Kitchen-diner, it was annoying, kitchen or downstairs would suffice! 💕💕💕

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Well done Cathy and co 👏🏾

Released today; I started and finished in 1 day. Testament to this being another unputdownable book! Excellent story; convoluting in parts, but that leans into the authenticity of the story!

I'm pleased , Cathy that although you've part-retired from fostering you continue to use your expertise and wisdom, in a role of equal importance. And I'm sooo glad that you were able to help Janey at the end - as well as of course throughout - because I felt so upset when the relationship that you both had appeared to have been marred. That part of the story had me almost crying. But you know your boundaries and your duty and did the right thing in making that phone call when the children were put into an at-risk situation.
This story was well worth the wait 👏🏾👏🏾 Thanks! Xx

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Everything

I’ve read all of her
Books and I cannot wait for the next book in her series

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Fabulous woman

Yet again just shows no matter how much help some people get all parents make mistakes

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Brilliant

Another amazing read from Cathy Glass a sad story but has hope and light all the way through. Love Cathy's books as always so well written. Can't wait for the next one already. well done Cathy xx

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I’m glad it all ended up happily

As usual, a fantastic book and I really look forward to the next one. Please don’t take too long.

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another fabulus Cathy Glass book.

another grate Cathy Glass book, really loved the way she tried hard to help Janie and her children. It was a really sad story specially as it's difficult when people go into a downwood spiral and attempt to do there best to rais there kids however just have not got the strength to make the changes required. Sometimes hard choices have to be made which is difficult however it's vital that what is best for the children is done.

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Kept me interested

Really good book worth a read/listen
Iv loved following Cathy throughout the years and really hope there's more to come from her love listening about her family as well as the fostering and support story's she's telling also

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