Welcome to the official website of Cathy Glass,
author of bestsellers Damaged, Hidden, Cut
and The Saddest Girl in the World

On this website you can find out more about Cathy and her books; add to Comments and the Forum

Damaged was published by HarperCollins in February 2007 and immediately became an international bestseller. It was No.1 in The Sunday Times bestseller non fiction list for a total of three months. Hidden, Cut and The Saddest Girl in the World  have continued the success, and together the books have sold 0.5 million copies. Cathy has been overwhelmed by the response from readers, thousands of whom have emailed her, sending their love and best wishes, and saying how moved they have been by her books. Some of those emails are on the blog.

Cathy Glass has been a foster carer for over 20 years, during which time she has looked after more than 50 children, of all ages and backgrounds. She began writing the books to highlight the plight of vulnerable children, and thereby hopefully improve 'the system' which doesn't always protect these children as it should. Her books are now used extensively by lecturers, trainers, and practitioners, working in the area of childcare and child protection.

"All types of people foster," Cathy says, " and fostering becomes a way of life. It is about giving a child who can't live with their natural family as near a normal family life as possible. Some of the children who come into care have suffered dreadfully, and often you  find yourself crying with them. But if, when they leave you, you have managed to help in some small way and make a difference, then the rewards are immeasurable."

There are updates about Jodie, Tayo and Dawn on the relevant book pages.