Welcome to another Waiting on Wednesday event, hosted by Jill, at Breaking the Spine.
Today’s feature is a book I’m eagerly anticipating, due out on 2/5/13. Not long to wait! Another Forgotten Child, by Cathy Glass, spotlights issues with the child welfare system.
Eight-year-old Aimee was on the child protection register at birth. Her school repeatedly reported concerns about her bruises. And her five older half-siblings were taken into care many years ago. So no one can understand why she was left at home to suffer for so long. It seems Aimee was the forgotten child.
The social services are looking for a very experienced foster carer to look after Aimee and, when she reads the referral, Cathy understands why. Despite her reservations, Cathy agrees to Aimee on – there is something about her that reminds Cathy of Jodie (the subject of ‘Damaged’ and the most disturbed child Cathy has cared for), and reading the report instantly tugs at her heart strings.
When she arrives, Aimee is angry. And she has every right to be. She has spent the first eight years of her life living with her drug-dependent mother in a flat that the social worker described as ‘not fit for human habitation’. Aimee is so grateful as she snuggles into her bed at Cathy’s house on the first night that it brings Cathy to tears.
Aimee’s aggressive mother is constantly causing trouble at contact, and makes sweeping allegations against Cathy and her family in front of her daughter as well. It is a trying time for Cathy, and it makes it difficult for Aimee to settle. But as Aimee begins to trust Cathy, she starts to open up. And the more Cathy learns about Aimee’s life before she came into care, the more horrified she becomes.
It’s clear that Aimee should have been rescued much sooner and as her journey seems to be coming to a happy end, Cathy can’t help but reflect on all the other ‘forgotten children’ that are still suffering…
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Why am I waiting for this one? Having worked in the child welfare system for many years, I am all too familiar with those cases that fall through the cracks. This one sounds like a must read.
What are you waiting for? Come on by and share….
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Another Forgotten Child sounds like a good book to be waiting on. It’s sad to think how many children grew up in abusive homes all around the world.
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I think so, too, Katja….thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your pick!
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Hey,have you heard about A Child Called “It” yet? You not, you should probably check it out, if you like these kinds of novels. Happy reading! 😀
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Yes, I read it a few years ago, Kim. Definitely awesome. Thanks for visiting, and enjoy your picks.
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This sounds incredibly heart-wrenching. I hope you find it to be good reading. Thanks for visiting my blog with my much lighter choice.
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Yes, I’m sure it will be heart-wrenching, and I also enjoy lighter reads. Thanks for stopping by, Kathy, and have a great week.
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Very interesting. This looks like a very emotional read! I will definitely have to check it out. 🙂
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I think it will be, Bailey; thanks for stopping by, and enjoy your pick.
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Awww, the synopsis and cover just breaks my heart. I’m not sure I could read something like that without going through quite a few boxes of tissues. Though I do sometimes enjoy emotional reads like this, I tend to spread them out a lot more so I don’t get TOO overly emotional. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by my WoW! 🙂
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Yes, these kinds of issues are emotionally gripping; thanks for visiting, Lisa, and enjoy your pick.
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That’s great that you’re reading a book that you can directly relate through your profession. I which there were more books out there centred around university students!
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Sometimes I stumble upon these books, and at other times, I search them out. The books I’ve written do include many of these issues, too, although mine are fictionalized. Thanks for stopping by, Janita.
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My goodness that sounds like a good book. Great pick ! Here is my WoW for this week!
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Thanks, Danielle…I think it will be, too. Glad you could stop by, and enjoy your pick!
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Books like these are always heartbreaking and yet I love them. These type of stories are really dear to my heart because several of my friends have had similar experiences.
~Danica Page
Taking It One Page at a Time
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I can’t stay away from these kinds of books, either, although I try to alternate between these books and the lighter fare. Thanks for visiting, Danica, and enjoy your reading.
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I can’t handle reading books like that because then I end up bawling! Fiction–paranormal in particular–is the best choice for me.
Hope you thoroughly enjoy this one once you get to read it and thanks for visiting my WoW!
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I prefer books that are closer to the real world, which is why I don’t often gravitate to fantasy or paranormal. I occasionally go there, though. Thanks for visiting, Jessica.
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Tissues, wine and chocolate required for this one! My WoW
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Definitely! I do enjoy a good cry, but with all the accouterments you mention…lol
Thanks for visiting, Kimba…enjoy your pick.
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This sounds really good! Love a good contemporary!
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Thanks, Jenni…glad you could stop by!
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This sound so sad!!! And yet, I still want to read it. Thanks for putting in on my radar!
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My feelings, too, Gaby; thanks for stopping by.
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Working with Catholic Charities, this a tale too often told. Definitely an important read.
Thanks for stopping by!
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Yes, Jessi, you would encounter many of these kinds of stories where you work. Thanks for visiting, and enjoy your week.
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Whoa, this sounds like a really emotional read. I’ll be interested to read your thoughts about it when it’s finally out 🙂
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Definitely! Thanks for visiting, Debby, and enjoy your pick.
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