Mummy Told Me Not to Tell

The True Story of a Troubled Boy with a Dark Secret

Cathy Glass

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HarperCollins
16 January 2025

Memoirs; True stories of heroism, endurance & survival; Child abuse; Domestic violence; Child welfare

When Reece arrives at Cathy's door aged 7 years old, he has already passed through the hands of four different carers in four weeks. As the details of his short life emerge, it becomes clear that to help him, Cathy will face her biggest challenge yet.

The latest title from the author of Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller Damaged.

Reece is the last of six siblings to be fostered. Having been in care for four months his aggressive and disruptive behaviour has seen him passed from carer to carer. Although only 7, he has been excluded from school, and bites people so often that his mother calls him 'Sharky'.

Cathy wants to find the answers for Reece’s distressing behaviour, but he has been sworn to secrecy by his mother, and will not tell them anything. As the social worker prepares for the final hearing, he finds five different files on Reece’s family, and is incredulous that he had not been removed from them as a baby. When the darkest of family secrets is revealed to Cathy, Reece’s behaviour suddenly starts to make sense, and together they can begin to rebuild his life.

By: Cathy Glass
Imprint: HarperCollins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 780g
ISBN: 9780008742379
ISBN 10: 0008742375
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 16 January 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Cathy has been a foster carer for over 30 years, during which time she has looked after more than 150 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.

Reviews for Mummy Told Me Not to Tell: The True Story of a Troubled Boy with a Dark Secret

REVIEWS FOR DAMAGED: 'Cannot fail to move those who read it.' Adoption-net ‘Heartbreaking.' Mirror ‘A truly harrowing read that made me cry.’ Sun 'A true tale of hope. ****.' OK! ‘Foster carers rarely get the praise they deserve, but Cathy Glass’s book should change all that.****’ First magazine ‘A hugely touching and emotional true tale.’ Star magazine