For readers seeking deeper understanding, this compelling memoir by leading foster carer Louise Allen offers an unflinching look at the care system. Sky's Story recounts the challenging journey of raising two neglected girls from a hoarding home, revealing the resilience required. This British book provides a raw perspective on social work and family dynamics.
Product Information: When Sky and her older sister Avril were taken into care, the social workers knew this was a case like no other. Raised by unhinged parents who hoarded compulsively, creating horrific conditions no child should live in, the two girls arrived at foster carer Louise's home, neglected, malnourished, and indoctrinated. Louise had to draw on all of her experience as one of Britain's leading foster carers to rehabilitate and change the course of their lives.
But with constant attempts to thwart her work, Louise ends up under siege in her own home. Will she succeed or is their fate sealed forever?
Other Information: From an early age, Louise was adopted into a family who from the beginning said they didn't want her. Her first book Thrown Away Child reveals the abuse and neglect she and a fellow adopted child suffered at the hands of their adopted mother Barbara. Ten years ago, Louise and her family became a fostering family. They have looked after over twenty children, some have stayed long term. This led to the bestselling series Thrown Away Children where Louise is inspired by the stories of children in the care system. Within days the book became a bestseller. Louise now draws on her experience to write a new series of 'How to' books about adoption, fostering and parenting. How to Adopt a Child is the unvarnished truth about adoption. Louise is well known for 'saying it as it is' so not only is it witty and engaging, it also empowers adopters to feel confident and in control and to know where to turn to for help.
