Review #9: Innocent by Cathy Glass

So I have to admit, I love Cathy Glass. I wanted to be a social worker when I was younger, though I never got round to doing enough work to become one, and now seeing how much work they have to do, I have to admire anyone who goes to into that profession! But the real stories in these books always get into my blood. 

There are loads of non-fiction books by Cathy Glass, and I'd recommend every single one of them, but this one was about a really young brother and sister Kit & Molly, being brought into the care system due to 18 month old Kit having a broken arm, and suspicious circumstances around their constant illness. I won't spoil the story any more, but I really hope people read (or listen, as I did), to this book. 

Narration - 9/10   Storyline - 10/10   Ease of Listening - 9/10

OK, I know I'm biased as I've loved every book, but this was another brilliantly written account of an amazing woman caring for children. I don't know how Cathy puts so much emotion into her words without allowing the reader to judge the parents, or anyone else involved, but she does. 

There was a specific point in the book that genuinely made me cry, and that was when she was describing Christmas. I really cannot pinpoint why I sobbed, but I did. It must have been around the entire setting, as she did have Molly and Kit for Christmas, which would have been sad for their parents. 

The ending was bitter sweet, and I absolutely hope that people will read this and understand why I was so sad, but so happy too. 

I really recommend this book, and every other book written by Cathy Glass. It is the most humbling and inspiring thing to read. I have just started Too Scared to Tell and can absolutely see me listening non-stop until it's finished. 

I hope you all are having a lovely Easter weekend. 

Stay Home & Stay Safe,

Steph 💚