Nobody’s Son: All Alex ever wanted was a family of his own
Written by Cathy Glass
Narrated by Denica Fairman
4.5/5
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About this audiobook
Born in a prison and removed from his drug-dependent mother, rejection is all that 7-year-old Alex knows.
When Cathy is asked to foster little Alex, aged 7, her immediate reaction is: Why can’t he stay with his present carers for the last month? He’s already had many moves since coming into care as a toddler and he’ll only be with her a short while before he goes to live with his permanent adoptive family. But the present carers are expecting a baby and the foster mother isn’t coping, so Alex goes to live with Cathy.
He settles easily and is very much looking forward to having a forever family of his own. The introductions and move to his adoptive family go well. But Alex is only with them for a week when problems begin. What happens next is both shocking and upsetting, and calls into question the whole adoption process.
Cathy Glass
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. Cathy has written 16 books, including bestselling memoirs Cut, Hidden and Mummy Told Me Not To Tell.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5I’ve really enjoyed the Cathy Glass books so far, but this one felt a bit disjointed. It also was incredibly annoying the number of times she mentioned that her ex had left her for another woman. I’m sure it hurt her and the kids, and that sucks, but the way she harps on feels over the top and vindictive
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5What an emotional listen. I hope the first family reads this book. Every family planning to adopt should read this story.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Once again Glass catches the reader's heart. Alex has been promised a forever home. A couple with a son his age are eager to adopt him, but after only 2 weeks he is back with Cathy and the adoption is off. Heart warming and heart breaking.