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A Long Way from Home

By: Cathy Glass
Narrated by: Denica Fairman
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The true story of 2 year-old Anna, abandoned by her natural parents, left alone in a neglected orphanage.

Elaine and Ian had travelled half way round the world to adopt little Anna. She couldn’t have been more wanted, loved and cherished. So why was she now in foster care and living with me? It didn’t make sense.

Until I learned what had happened. …

Dressed only in nappies and ragged T-shirts the children were incarcerated in their cots. Their large eyes stared out blankly from emaciated faces. Some were obviously disabled, others not, but all were badly undernourished. Flies circled around the broken ceiling fans and buzzed against the grids covering the windows. The only toys were a few balls and a handful of building bricks, but no child played with them. The silence was deafening and unnatural. Not one of the thirty or so infants cried, let alone spoke.

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this was a brilliant book from beginning to end. it was a page turner and highly addictive. I'd highly recommend this book to anyone interested in adoption, or fostering. Another fabulous story by the one and only cathy glass, thanks for a fantasticly crafted story.

Another terrific read

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An excellent account of Anna's life and how she became adopted from overseas The ups and downs of how not only Anna but her parents coped through it all. Also how Cathy became part of her life.

An amazing account of Anna

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A gripping story about one you girls struggle to cope with her past. Then she lives with a family wanting to help her cope. I am now booked on Cathy Glass heart breaking then heart healing books.

A Long Way From Home

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I really enjoyed listening to Anna's story. I'm happy things turned out well for her in the end with the help of Cathy for her patience and everyone else who gave her time and understanding. lovely story

excellent story

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Yet another touching account of Cathy Glass’ fostering memoirs from over the years.
This was a different story as it started with the adoptive parents’ journey, then onto Cathy’s experience with Anna. Really lovely ending though which rounded the memoir off so well.

Another touching tale

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