A poignant and stirring glimpse into the life of foster care. Cathy Glass is an experienced foster carer, runs training courses on fostering, and writes under a pseudonym. If you’ve not read any of her previous books, this can be a fascinating standalone read. Alex is looking forward to his forever family, he is due to be with Cathy for a month during the introduction and settling in period, however things don’t run according to plan. Cathy writes with clarity, and compassion, setting her thoughts on paper, yet she doesn't judge. Revealing the positives and negatives of the foster and adoption systems, this also explains a lot about the type of woman Cathy is too. ‘Nobody’s Son’ will cause heartache, however it also gives hope, that all the time there are people like Cathy out there, children have the chance to experience a loving home. ~ Liz Robinson
When Cathy is asked to foster Alex, aged 7, she questions why he cant stay with his present carers. But the present carers are expecting a baby and arent coping, so Alex goes to live with Cathy. He settles easily and the introduction to his adoptive family goes well. But Alex is only with them for a week when problems begin. What happens next is both shocking and upsetting;
