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Helpless

AuthorCathy Glass

NarratorDenica Fairman

Duration8h 8m

CategoriesAdult Non-Fiction, Biography and Autobiography, General Non Fiction

PublisherHarper Collins

VersionUnabridged

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The 32nd fostering memoir from international bestseller Cathy Glass Struggling to cope with three young children, Janie turns to experienced foster carer Cathy Glass. Helping the family each morning, Cathy soon uncovers how dangerous their situation has truly become. Riley and his two little siblings, Jayden and Lola, are not safe at home. With all three children in her care, will Cathy be able to rebuild their lives – and Janie’s?

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