INNOCENT: THE TRUE STORY OF SIBLINGS STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE

A LIFE LOST

A shocking true story from the million copy bestselling author. Jackson’s mother, Kayla, can no longer cope. Having tragically lost her husband and son, Kayla is crippled with grief and unable to manage Jackson’s challenging behaviour. Aggressive, confrontational, and often running away, Jackson’s mother puts him into foster care. He remains volatile. Cathy, his carer, encourages Jackson to talk about what has happened but he won’t engage. His actions continue to test and worry everyone. Adrian, Cathy’s son, fears for her safety. Then in a dramatic turn of events, the true reason for Jackson’s behaviour comes to light, and it’s far darker than Cathy could ever have imagined…

A LONG WAY FROM HOME

The true story of 2-year-old Anna, abandoned by her natural parents, left alone in a neglected orphanage. Elaine and Ian had travelled halfway round the world to adopt little Anna. They immediately fell in love with her but with no experience of looking after children and wanting to make up for Anna’s past suffering they gave in to her constant demands and she quickly became unmanageable. When her parents couldn’t cope any longer she had to go into foster care. I was her third foster carer in a week and despite my best efforts and years of experience looking after children it seemed there was little I could do to help her.

WILL YOU LOVE ME?

Lucy was born to a single mother who couldn’t cope, and was taken into foster care aged 8. By the time Lucy was fostered with Cathy she was severely distressed, refusing to eat and behind at school. But Cathy and her children bond with Lucy quickly, and finally show her the loving home she never believed existed. 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.