The Saddest Girl in the World by Cathy Glass

The Saddest Girl in the World by Cathy Glass Book Summary

BOOK SCORE
4.5
TOTAL RATINGS
63
BOOK PRICE
$12.99

The Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Damaged tells the true story of Donna, who came into foster care aged ten, having been abused, victimised and rejected by her family.

Donna had been in foster care with her two young brothers for three weeks when she is abruptly moved to Cathy’s. When Donna arrives she is silent, withdrawn and walks with her shoulders hunched forward and her head down. Donna is clearly a very haunted child and refuses to interact with Cathy’s children Adrian and Paula.

After patience and encouragement from Cathy, Donna slowly starts to talk and tells Cathy that she blames herself for her and her brothers being placed in care. The social services were aware that Donna and her brothers had been neglected by their alcoholic mother, but no one realised the extent of the abuse they were forced to suffer. The truth of the physical torment she was put through slowly emerges, and as Donna grows to trust Cathy she tells her how her mother used to make her wash herself with wire wool so that she could get rid of her skin colour as her mother was so ashamed that Donna was mixed race.

The psychological wounds caused by the bullying she received also start to resurface when Donna starts reenacting the ways she was treated at home by hitting and bullying Paula, so much so that Cathy can’t let Donna out of her sight.

As the pressure begins to mount on Cathy to help this child, things start to get worse and Donna begins behaving in erratic ways, trashing her bedroom and being regularly abusive towards Cathy’s children. Cathy begins to wonder if she can find a way to help this child or if Donna’s scars run too deep.

About the author

Cathy has been a foster carer for over 30 years, during which time she has looked after more than 150 children, of all ages and backgrounds. She has three teenage children of her own; one of whom was adopted after a long-term foster placement. The name Cathy Glass is a pseudonym.

The Saddest Girl in the World Book Details

Book Name The Saddest Girl in the World
Genre Biographies & Memoirs
Author Cathy Glass
Published 20 March 2009, Friday
Price $12.99
E-Book Size 2.62 MB

The Saddest Girl in the World by Cathy Glass Book Reviews

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Be prepared to cry. I don't know if authors read their reviews on iTunes, but if they do I want Cathy to know that she really knows how to pull heart strings and that she makes me want to be a better person. This book, like all of Cathy's books, isn't written with flourish. It reads almost like a loving diary entry or how a mother would tell stories about her children. I have come to love her children, both biological and fostered, just as if I know them. I hurt for them and my heart sings at their achievements. As I've read this book and Cathy's other books, I feel so involved in the lives of these wonderful kids. I don't have children of my own (I'm only twenty-three). I live across the pond in the US, but Cathy has given me hope,laughter, tears of sadness and joy in a way that knows no borders or obstacles. I am sad to say that at this time I am not a strong enough person to do what Cathy does but she has shown me that if I can become stronger, I can receive and give more love then one heart could ever know. Cathy, if you do read this, please know that you have given me more faith through your books than I have gotten in my whole twenty-three years. I am now one of the many who is so glad that you have given your heart to these children. There will always be a special place in my heart for Donna and all the other children. You will always have a place too. And to Donna, you keep at it! You are an inspiration to a young woman who often feels defeated by life. I'm sure I'm not the only one who sees what you've achieved and is so glad for you!

Cdkkckc

The Saddest Girl in the World. A must read! Cathy Glass uncovers the horrible truth that's hidden from those that live in their safe bubble. Teachers especially need to read this for they have no clue what some of their students go home to. Thanks Cathy for inspiring me to be a better mother & teacher!

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Mandnmum

The saddest girl in the world. Once you pick thus book up it is hard to put down . It is hard to believe that people can be so awful to children and feel no remorse . Excellent book and cant wait to start the next one

Wtf143

Heart Touching. This book like most of her other books is hard to put down and,it opened my eyes to how not all parents are as caring as they should be,but for Donna to be the most hated child and for her to feel alone is just heart breaking but how Cathy helps her and guides her to be a happy child and to be proud of who she is,Cathy you are truly a beautiful person and the world needs more people like you then maybe we could help all the broken children in the world.

Puremadutterlyaddictedlol

Heart touching. Love Cathy glass great read thoroughly enjoyed it

Thehappycamper92

:). Amazing!!!

Sbfi75

Brilliant. Yet another brilliant book Cathy that I could put down. You are an inspiration!! It is good to hear that Donna has grownup into a lovely young lady!

Dani198724

Great book. Another great book, 👍

Bobobeck

Brilliant book. Didnt take long to read couldnt put it down very sad how donna was treat but so pleased everthing worked out!!! Xx

SarahMiv

Fantastic. Beautifully written, couldn't put it down. Just love Cathys books and the way she deals with the children she fosters. So good to know there are people like her out there

Bowler 25

So relaxing. I started reading Cathy Glass books during the first COVID-19 lockdown. It helps me relax.

Tubmhtdfv

Very good read.. As always the work of Cathy glass is inspirational. The epilogue on this story is the highlight of the story for me.

Chic44

Saddest girl in the world. Most amazing book ever and I'm not even half way through!!!! Read read read!!!

Claire!xxx

The saddest girl in the world!. Amazing. I'm on my 3rd book in less then a week by cathy glass She's a wonderful lady I admire all her work!!

PrincessSiobhan

Amazing as always!. I discovered Cathy Glass last year and am hooked! She writes in a way that means you just cannot wait to find out what happens with these amazing children in her care. I downloaded this book late one night,to keep me occupied over a week off work. No such luck. I was awake until 5:30am, reading until I couldn't keep my eyes open. I began as soon as I woke again today. It is now 2:30pm and I am still in bed after finishing the whole book. So much for keeping me busy for the week! I wait in anticipation for Cathy's latest installment. Thank you!

Loo Loo 2500964

Saddest girls in the world to the happiest girl in the world. As always in the Cathy Glass books the are many highs and lows in fostering. You never know what type of child and issues you will have to work with. Cathy and her family have many ups and downs with some very touching moments in between. I have filled these books for a while and love reading how Arian and Paula and sometimes Lucy are getting on. It really is fascinating reading about what’s involved in foster caring and I’ve looked into it myself. Cathy does some love activity’s with all her foster children. If she is not taking them to the cinema one day she’s organising party’s or holidays. Shockingly she admits not all foster parents do these things. I’m reminded of my own childhood when reading these things. I realise how lucky we are not to be in care. I’m also taken aback when Cathy talks about using some of her own savings to buy a bike or clothes for children in care. We need a review in the care system about paying foster caters a bigger allowance. So they can clothes and care for the most venerable children better.

Mrs Sw

Brilliant. Another brilliant book! Cathy Glass writes so beautifully. A heart warming tale.

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About Author "Cathy Glass"

Cathy Glass is a British writer of non-fiction and 'inspirational' fiction. Cathy has written memoirs about the children she has fostered, many of whom had suffered abuse. She has published 28 memoirs based on her experiences.The name "Cathy Glass" is a pseudonym. The author writes under a pen name due to the sensitive nature of her source material. The names of the children she writes about are likewise altered. Fostering and parenting expertise Glass used to work for as a civil servant but left to start a family. The author decided to foster a child after trying unsuccessfully for a baby with her husband; she had seen an advert in her local paper seeking a foster home for a girl and applied as a foster carer. Writing career Before the release of her first title she had written on health and social issues for The Guardian and the Evening Standard. Glass's first book, Damaged was released by HarperCollins in 2007. It focuses on the relationship between Glass and an abused child und....

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