Terrible Secret is a powerful fostering memoir by Cathy Glass, a trusted UK author with over 25 years of experience. This book tells the story of Tilly, a girl seeking safety from her abusive stepfather, and offers insight into the realities of foster care. Read it to explore a gripping true story that highlights the resilience of children.
Product Information: Tilly hates her stepfather, Dave. He abuses her mother, but she refuses to leave him. Frightened for her own safety, Tilly asks to go into foster care and is placed with Cathy. Tilly arrives with a graze on her cheek and Cathy becomes increasingly concerned by Dave's behaviour, especially when she learns he has been showering Tilly with gifts. While she's busy looking after Tilly and trying to keep her safe, Cathy is also worried about her own daughter, Lucy. She has a very difficult decision to make that will affect the rest of her life, and Cathy hopes she makes the right choice.
Other Information: Cathy has been a foster carer for over 25 years, during which time she has looked after more than 100 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. This will be her 33rd book and 25th fostering memoir.
