Damaged

The Heartbreaking True Story of a Forgotten Child

This memoir details the experiences of an experienced foster carer named Cathy Glass as she takes in an extremely troubled eight-year-old girl named Jodie. Jodie arrives displaying violent and challenging behaviors resulting from severe abuse and neglect by her family. The book chronicles the slow process of building trust, uncovering the reasons behind Jodie's trauma, and helping her begin emotional recovery within a safe environment.

by Cathy Glass

HarperCollins Publishers · First published 2007 · 384 pages