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Cut: The true story of an abandoned, abused little girl who was desperate to be part of a family
- Narrated by: Denica Fairman
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
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Summary
In her new book, the Sunday Times and New York Times best-selling author of Damaged tells the story of the Dawn, a sweet and seemingly well-balanced girl whose outward appearance masks a traumatic childhood of suffering at the hands of the very people who should have cared for her.
Dawn was the first girl Cathy Glass ever fostered. Sweet and seemingly well balanced girl, Dawn's outward appearance masked a traumatic childhood so awful, that even she could not remember it. During the first night, Cathy awoke to see Dawn looming above Cathy's baby's cot, her eyes staring and blank. She sleepwalks - which Cathy learns is often a manifestation in disturbed children. It becomes a regular and frightening occurrence, and Cathy is horrified to find Dawn lighting a match whilst mumbling it's not my fault in her sleep one night.
Cathy discovers Dawn is playing truant from school, and struggling to make friends. More worryingly she finds her room empty one night, and her pillow covered in blood. Dawn has been self-harming in order to release the pain of her past. When Dawn attempts suicide, Cathy realises that she needs more help than she can give. Dawn's mother eventually confides in her that Dawn was sent away to live with relatives in Ireland between the ages of 5 and 9, and Cathy soon realises that the horrors Dawn was exposed to during this time have left her a very disturbed little girl.
Critic reviews
"Cannot fail to move those who read it." (Adoption-net)
"Heartbreaking." (The MirrorThe 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)
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- Shu Ting Tan
- 04-09-16
A good book. narration sometimes sound weird.
loved the book. the narrator did a good job most of the time, but sometimes sounded a bit weird, especially when narrating for kids.
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- Sandy
- 23-07-15
Best Cathy Glass story I have heard
What made the experience of listening to Cut: The true story of an abandoned, abused little girl who was desperate to be part of a family the most enjoyable?
Cathy writes with honesty and integrity about very difficult subjects. Always her concern and care shine through, without being self-indulgent. This was a harrowing story, but so wonderful to know that things did work out ok in the end.
What other book might you compare Cut: The true story of an abandoned, abused little girl who was desperate to be part of a family to, and why?
Cathy Glass' other books could be compared to Cut, although this is my favourite so far.
Have you listened to any of Denica Fairman’s other performances? How does this one compare?
Denica Fairman delivers a solid performance.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes. I needed to know what happened to Dawn.
Any additional comments?
Highly recommended.
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- Amanda
- 01-01-15
wonderful
lovely heartwarming story as someone that had parents that fostered it really stuck a chord
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- Karen McCarthy
- 05-08-14
Brilliant
Would you consider the audio edition of Cut: The true story of an abandoned, abused little girl who was desperate to be part of a family to be better than the print version?
I really enjoyed this book only problem was I couldn't stop listening to it. I had read the book but still enjoyed it but then I haven't found a cathy glass book I don't like. She's brilliant
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- Jackie
- 22-01-17
Another amazing life story
I will always think about Cathy's gift as she does her stories...she is amazing and the UK fostering system should be reformed under her leadership...
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- di spencer
- 30-08-17
DAWN
loved this book . well written and performed . love loved
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-05-23
Cut
Heartbreaking story of Dawn, it’s so sad to hear abuse like this happens all the time.
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- Anne Dudley
- 04-11-23
Absolutely love all the stories
What a lovely careering person Cathy is, I was glad to find this book about the first child that Cathy & her husband cared for. Cathy is a very special lady to help these children. I hope Dawn will get in touch with Cathy soon
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- Netty
- 07-04-19
great story
enjoyed listening to this story. what determination the foster carers have and help given too. would recommend this book.
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- Kim
- 23-06-19
Another emotional book
So sad.... but shows how much people can go through in life.... if only every carer was like Cathy. and how her children always accept the children coming in there lives. god bless yous
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