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A Terrible Secret
- Scared for her safety, Tilly places herself into care. A shocking true story.
- Narrated by: Denica Fairman
- Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
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Didn’t feel the book was about the boy
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brilliant
- By Mimi Brooks on 17-05-18
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Tilly hates her stepfather, Dave. He abuses her mother, but she refuses to leave him. Frightened for her own safety, Tilly asks to go into foster care and is placed with Cathy.
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- Miss A A Bowers
- 18-10-20
disappointing ending
Another fascinating memoir from Cathy, however disappointed not to hear of what happened with Tilly at end end. It says it's followed up in her next book when Jackson comes but doesn't say the name of the book, so a little frustrating to get that far without Tilly's story coming to an end.
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- Dani Simpson
- 24-09-20
Amazing
Fantastic listen as always. Such an inspiring story of bravery and determination and the love of a child and parent. Loved the Lucy update too.
I cannot wait to hear jaxons story next.
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- Mr
- 19-10-20
excellent
excellent story cant wait for the next one hope I don't have to wait to long
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- Erin Jessica
- 14-10-20
Outstanding Read again
After reading all Cathy Glass books, when going through life changes in their our is emotional and it is exactly the same feeling when going through this journey along side Cathy, Paula, Lucy and Adrian, it has been a happy and emotional read. Absolutely perfect.
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- Wendy
- 11-10-20
Cathy Glass is amazing!
never had a bad book from Cathy however purely a review of the audio on this particular book. attires voice sounds almost like a sat nav / robotic voice. had much better audio in other books!
the story from Cathy is ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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- Julia
- 09-10-20
Another brilliant book
Can’t wait to hear the next instalment!Cathy Glass is still my fave author,thanks for another great book
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- anna abimbola
- 28-09-20
it was Good
it was well narrated and detailed Cathy glass is alway Good at writing her experience but keeping it interesting
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- Reeree
- 28-09-20
you won't want to put it down
I was so into this book I completed over 2 days , I've read all cathy glass books and sad there is no more definitely a good read
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- Jackie
- 24-09-20
More cherished multi-level life lessons with love
No matter what is going on in my life, cathy enters like a cherished, life-long friend whom you have admired with awe...sharing another chapter in her selfless, deep caring, spiritual way as you sit for hours listening to another long awaited chapter in her amazingly giving life....thanks again, cathy...
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- carly
- 27-01-23
Great book
This was the first Cathy glass book I read (listened to) and it got me hooked. Such a lovely compassionate woman. Well written story. Would recommend.
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- K. M.
- 06-02-21
Great, as always. Makes my heart hurt.
Well written, hurts my heart, but could not quit reading. Always enjoy her books. Look forward to the next one.
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- Diane J
- 24-09-20
Another wonderful book from Cathy Glass
I loved this story. Lots of sad twists toward the end. I have read now all the books from Cathy Glass and I was never a reader before this. I only had read about 3 books in my lifetime before I got hooked on her books. It’s the way she tells the stories. I may have to go back and reread them. Lots of sleepless nights as the book keeps you turning the pages. Thank you for all the love she shows to all these children. Great book!
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- thandi garrett
- 19-09-20
Excellent! I can't wait for her next book
By far one of my favorites. I'm so pleased Tilly's story is going to continue
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- Istari Erangua
- 11-02-23
Another excellent story!
Cathy’s memoirs, as usual, pack an emotional punch and give a true and honest account of the turmoil of young lives affected by family disruption and distinction.
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- grey
- 22-04-22
Not a cliffhanger, but not finished either
While we aren’t left hanging on tenterhooks at the end, we are not given the conclusion of the stories. In fact we’re told to se the next book for more on them. That was frustrating!
Interesting tale so far.
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- debbie
- 25-02-22
Fostering isn’t a bad thing
You know a child is having a bad time when they themselves to go into care. The writing and narrative are exceptional. The books flow from the beginning to the very end. And leave you wanting more.
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- Mary
- 20-07-21
Excellent book
Good book from the view of a foster parent. Cathy tells Tilly's story very well.
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- Pitbulljones7
- 04-11-20
Always sad but they're lucky to have Cathy
It's unreal the things that some people will do to a child; thankfully these kids have Cathy and her family.
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- Susie
- 18-10-20
review
loved it could not put it down looking for another book by Cathy Glass
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- Jeanna Culwell
- 30-09-20
Another must read!
As with all her other books , Cathy Glass has finished yet another awesome book.