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A Long Way from Home
- Narrated by: Denica Fairman
- Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins
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Summary
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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- Viki
- 25-02-18
Fantastic
I am a huge fan of Cathy Glass. This book was just one of hers I couldn't put down. I would recommend to my friends and family and anyone else for that matter x
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- Kindle Customer
- 18-11-20
Behind every person there is a story
I love how she started with the story of the child, one would had judged Ana much more harshly had one not known her story. I found the book very educational, both regarding adoption and in raising a troubled child.
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- Seila Kyle
- 14-04-24
Brilliant read
Fantastic story, showing compassion and empathy throughout. Very well read . Enjoyed how the story was in 2 parts .
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- Lauren Dillon
- 11-01-21
Very Enjoyable
I have been making my way through all of Cathy's books and this one was another excellent read. It had a bit of a different feel to it with the whole backstory in the beginning but I really loved that about it. I wish it was a bit more detailed about Anna's stay with Cathy, as that part was short and repeated a lot of the story we already knew, but regardless it was still a very enjoyable listen.
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- ian mcnamara
- 25-02-18
Emotional and heartwarming.
I am a massive fan of this author and her books are always emotional and heart breaking when you learn what the children have been threw. This in a way was one of the most heartwarming and emotional stories as due to her past Anna was badly affected and unable to show love to anyone or even communicate how she felt. Despite her parents loving her. This was one of the most lovely stories due to me becoming an uncle a year a go it really tore at my heart to see a family who clearly loved each other but just did not know how to handle there situation. I am glad that Anna ended up with Cathy because if not I feel that family would have not had the ending they did. Cathy is a tromendus and dedicated carer and I am glad that there are people like her who not only care about helping the children but also assisting the family as well.
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- Mrs Lily Wright
- 31-05-21
Fantastic!
I’ve listened to many of Cathy Glass’ audio books now and Denica narrates them extremely well - it could even be Cathy herself!!
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- Joan gillAmazon Customer
- 18-02-21
A long way from home
I didn’t dislike it . It was sad at the beginning. But had a very happy ending . My friends would ent it .
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- Munchie
- 17-06-18
Another terrific read
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.
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- Ann
- 13-03-23
A long way from home.
what a sad beginning for Anna, such a heartbreaking story. I really enjoy listening to Cathy's books. Her narrator Denica draws you in brilliantly and changes her voice for everyone involved. now I'm going to listening to the next one, im listening to them in order. 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
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- Ms. R. BAILEY
- 03-08-18
Amazing.
It’s an amazing read and you end up feeling for Anna so much. From the beginning you feel for the characters.
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