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All entries are from emails sent to me, however I cannot be held liable for the validity of the claims made, some of which are very disturbing. I read and reply to as many emails as I can. Thank you.

To add your comments, please email: cathy@cathyglass.co.uk

Hello Cathy, I have read all your books & listened to them many times. Each one touches my heart ❤️ I think you’re an inspiration, you have a heart of gold & are an angel sent from heaven, I have cried reading them all, I love hearing about your own family & watching them grow, Lucy & Adrian having their own families. Your own children, are just as special as you. I honestly hope Jodie is doing well, her story truly broke me & shattered my heart. My daughters listen to your books in the car with me & my eldest reads them. She did a school project on you last year as her favourite author. Bless you & your family.
Kate, Australia, 02/09/26

Dear Cathy, I have just finished reading your book ‘Innocent’. Personally I don’t think that they should have been returned to that mother. Thank you for all the love that you have given to vulnerable children. Kind regards
Astaria, 23/08/2026

I am a mother of three and grandmother of five.  Before finding your books, I had been told I should read.  I HATED reading.  I read a total of one book, front to cover in my entire life.  Then, 9 months ago I found your books.  I have read 7, so far.  I used to watch TV in my bed for about an hour, before going to sleep.  Now, my TV had not even been turned on.  I LOVE your books!  I have learned so much about the differences and things in common with the UK, as well as parenting.  I have questioned some of my own parenting skills.  Yes, I have your new soon to be released book on order.  Thank you for your writings.
Debbie, 12/08/2026

Hej Cathy, I want to thank you for how much your books has helped me. I became a foster parent to little boy early in 2021. He lived with me for more than three years. I was at work in September when social services called to tell me that he had to move again. I didn’t hesitate so he come back to me full time. It was then when I stayed home from work and he was in school that I discovered audiobooks. I am so grateful for finding your books. Thank you.
Anna, Sweden. 6/8/2026

Dear Cathy, I started reading your books just under a year ago, and since then I haven’t been able to stop reading them! As an early-career teacher your books have given me a valuable insight into the lives and experiences of some of my students. They’ve also helped me in understanding behaviour with greater empathy. Your stories have had such an impact on me that they’ve even made me consider becoming a foster carer later in life. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and for everything you have done to help young people feel safe, cared for, and loved. With best wishes
M, UK, 8/8/2026

Hello, I just want to thank you personally. Your books have really helped me. I was abandoned as a baby and not so lucky in foster care but I got adopted by a wonderful couple as there only child. But I have always struggled with my feelings and emotions of who I am and where I belong. But over the last year I have sat and read all your books and I finally started to accept what I was feeling was valid and it didn’t control my life anymore. You are a truly phenomenal woman. And I feel so much admiration for you and your wonderful family.
Kate, 16/07/2026

I just really wanted to show my appreciation for your fostering memoirs. Not once when I was younger did I ever find an interest in reading, but your books are so so amazing that I genuinely love reading now. Thank you so much for these books. They are genuinely amazing! Never in my life had I thought I’d read a book in the space of a day, but thanks to you I have achieved that. I realise the struggle and commitment you put into children and parents. You’re such a wonderful person, and you honestly deserve the world. Please, always know that you are amazing and work outstandingly in your career.
Summer, 14/07/2026

Cathy, I have been reading your fostering memoir books for years now. I absolutely love the audio recordings that Denica Fairman reads. Her voice will forever be your voice in my head. I am a mother of six children myself and fostered two sibling boys many years ago.  I greatly enjoy your books, getting to know you and your family through the books, and gaining parenting wisdom from you. You are such a blessing to so many many people. Grace & blessings,
Vanessa, USA, 29/06/2026

Hello Cathy, I love your books, and I listen to them in Swedish over and over again. And I cry over and over again too. In Sweden we have a word, “maskrosbarn” (“dandelion child”), for someone who had a difficult and traumatic childhood but still manages to grow and thrive. I was one of those children, and because of that I recognize so many of the feelings you describe in the children you write about. I often find myself wishing there had been a Cathy in my life when I was a child. Now I am a mother myself, and I hope I am as loving as you are. With warm wishes,
Simone, Sweden, 23/06/2026

Hi Cathy, I began by reading Hidden and I started to binge all your books. I would reread as I waited for your next book to be released. I just finish Helpless. As my days are full on and I have 2 wonderful boys I still keep up with your books. On another note your book The Night The Angels Came, I named my first born Michael to show how much I loved that book. Thank you for being the person you are and helping all those children.
Teagan, Australia, 20/06/2026

Dear Cathy, ​I am a huge admirer of your writing, and I recently finished reading “Damaged.” To be honest, Jodie’s story completely broke my heart and left a profound impact on me. It was deeply emotional to read. ​Knowing that Jodie must be a grown adult by now, I frequently find myself wondering how she is doing. ​Thank you for your incredible dedication to these children and for writing such a powerful, unforgettable book. ​Warmest regards,.
Wasana, Sri Lanka, 18/06/2026

Dear Cathy Glass, I just wanted to write to tell you how much your books have meant to me. Every single one has touched me in a different way, and I find myself completely absorbed in the stories and the children you cared for. I also love reading about your own children. They seem like such wonderful people and are a real credit to you. Thank you for everything you’ve shared and for all the children whose stories you’ve told with such care and respect. Your books have made a real difference to me, and I wanted you to know that. With warmest wishes
Chloe, 13/06/2026

My sister and I only recently started reading your Lisa Stone books and we love them. We have read The Cottage, I am reading The Doctor,. The Murder Room and Stalker are on the way from amazon. Love your books so interesting and different to anything I have read. I will be eventually getting all of your books.
Anne, 11/06/2026

Dear Cathy, I am due to graduate in July with a degree in social work. I wanted to write to say thank you for the impact your books have had on me over the years. Your memoirs gave me such an honest and compassionate insight into the realities of trauma, vulnerability, resilience, and the importance of safe, caring relationships for children. Long before I began my placement experiences and professional training, your writing helped me understand the human side of care and the lasting difference one supportive adult can make in a child’s life. Wishing you all the very best for the future, and thank you again for the difference you make through your writing. Kind regards
Eden, UK. 28/05/2026

Hi Cathy.  I’m 23 and a care leaver. I’m just getting in touch to say firstly I have now listened to all your stories on audible and they are all amazing as young person who grew up in care for 12 years. I always wished I had a foster carer like you because what you’ve done is inspirational and we definitely need for foster carers like you Cathy,
Kane, UK, 10/05/2026

Cathy, I have just finished your book, “Damaged”. It’s the first book of yours that I’ve read, and I definitely plan to read more as my nan has a great collection of them. Your story really touched me, and I know I’ll be thinking about it for a long time. I am sure you have been told as such many times, but you truly are a diamond. When you wrote that there was a point where you felt like giving up fostering, I remember thinking that’s such a shame. But then I was really glad to read at the end that your spirits had lifted and that you’d decided to continue fostering. Thank you for sharing your story and for writing such a fantastic book.
Daniella, 10/05/2026

I just read Where Has Mommy Gone? I’ve been done reading for 20 mins and I’m still crying. The way you were with Amanda was so awesome.  I just can’t get over this book. I’ve just recently found your books and I have read 11 of them since April 12th. I finish one and start right away with another one.  This is my favourite by far.  I just want to squeeze little melody!! Thank you and please never stop writing!!!
Lauren, USA, 08/06/2026

Hi, I have really loved reading your books. I have almost read them all – I ration them as break books in between my other reads. My first book was The Cottage (Lisa Stone) and you’ve had me hooked ever since! I have recommended it to anyone who will listen, as well as lending the book to a friend to hopefully hook her in as well. Your books are the reason why I have gotten into reading, so I wanted to send you this email to let you know how grateful I am for your books. My most recent read was Stalker, and I managed to finish it in two days! I love how you have Beth and Matt as the recurring characters, and reference the same locations throughout your novels. Thank you so much for writing, I appreciate it so much,
CJ, 06/05/2026

Dear Cathy, I just wanted to tell you how much your books mean to me. I have read every single one, and I honestly can’t get enough of them. Your books feel so real and personal that I almost feel like I know you and your family. I remember reading about your mum and dad passing, and I was so moved that I actually sat in my car during the school pick-up and cried. That’s how deeply your writing affected me. Thank you for sharing your experiences and for the care and compassion you show, not just to the children you foster, but also to your readers through your writing. With very best wishes
Chloe, 02/05/2026

Dear Cathy, I hope you are well. I just wanted to say that I truly love your books. I have read 26 of them so far and I am currently on my 27th. For the past two years, I have been listening to your books regularly, and they have become something very meaningful and important in my life. Thank you very much for your time and for the important work you do. Kind regards.
Becky, Turkey, 28/04/2026

Hi Cathy, just wanted say I really love your books and a big fan. Can’t wait to read your new book. Your books touched my heart.
Natasha, 27/04/2026

You’re just lovely. I wish I could give you a big hug, if only you knew how your book helped me and my family…truly from the bottom of my heart. You’re an extraordinary woman.
Ron, 25/04/2026

Hello I love your books. I can’t put them down. I keep buying them. I hope you do more. You aspire me and I’m big fan.
Natalie, 24/04/2026

Dear Cathy, I just wanted to start off by saying I’m a big fan. The Night the Angels Came has always stayed with me and never fails to make me emotional. I’ve read several of your books and really admire the way you tell such difficult stories with compassion and understanding. Some of the experiences you’ve written about really resonated with me on a personal level. I’ve had my own involvement with social services but my boys are now back living with me for which I am so grateful. I just wanted to thank you for all the work you do in sharing these kinds of stories. Kind regards.
Carlie, 12/04/2026

Dear Cathy, I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your work and to share the profound impact your stories have had on my life and career. I first began reading your fostering memoirs sixteen years ago at the start of my own healing journey. Having survived childhood abuse, neglect, religious abuse, and a domestic violence relationship, I was searching for memoirs of others who had endured similar experiences and found a way to survive. Your writing brought me immense hope and set me on a path toward healing my childhood. I am currently a Kinship Specialist with Child Protective Services in the USA. It has taken time for me to reach this point, but I truly believe I would not be where I am today without you and your dedication to children. Thank you for your work and for being the inspiration behind what I do every day. With sincere thanks.
Rachael, USA, 08/04/2026

Hi Cathy. Recently, I have been hooked on your stories and reading all of your fostering memoirs, and they really touch my heart. The things you do for the children in your care are amazing. You give so many of these children, for the first time in their lives in a lot of cases, a sense of belonging and the love they’ve never received. I admire your ability to stay calm when dealing with the child’s parents, so many can be threatening and try to stir up problems and you handle it beautifully. The children who have come into your care are so lucky to have been placed with you. Thank you for everything you do.
Priscilla, 07/04/2026

Hi, just wanted to say how excellent your books are – I’m a newly registered manager. I’m five books in, reading (or listening) to one after the other, I’ll take lots of your experiences into my new role, thank you!!
Jodie, 07/04/2026

Hi Cathy. I believe you’ve been an extremely great foster carer during your life. You have managed to bring much love and happiness and helped many children. Wish I had come across one person like yourself while I was in the care system. You and your family are amazing. Very much appreciate all your love and patience. In my days people just turned a blind eye. All the very best.
Peter, 29/03/2026

Bonjour Cathy. Je viens de finir votre livre en 4 jours sur Molly et kit la fin m’a énormément attristé de tel adieu de la sorte après votre travail plus que parfais pour ses 2 enfants,
Karine, France, 27/03/2026

Hi Cathy, A close friend of mine recommended your books years ago and, after reading my first, I was hooked. I love to hear the stories of the children you have fostered and your lovely family. Your books inspired me to chase my dream of becoming a social worker. I am now in my final year of my Master’s Degree and hope to work in fostering and adoption. Lots of Love
Becki, UK, 19/03/ 2026

Bonjour Cathy. Je lis vos livres depuis très longtemps, j’adore, même s’il m’arrive de pleurer quand vous raconte certaines histoires très tristes.
Julie, France, 16/03/2026

Hi Cathy, Just wanted you to know that I think you are a truly inspirational and amazing woman and foster carer. As a child who ended up in foster care myself, and as a result having fostered myself, I know first-hand the challenges that both foster children and their carers face and your books just bring that to life so well. To have fostered for over 25 years in truly inspirational please keep up the absolutely amazing work you do. Regards to Adrian, Paula and Lucy and of course the current children who ae lucky enough to have you as their foster carer and hopefully their stories have a happy outcome. Keep up the fantastic work and thanks for the inspiration you’ve provided me as a foster carer.
Stuart, UK, 09/03/2026

Hi Cathy, I know you probably hear this a lot, but you know what, I don’t think it can ever be said too much: You are AWESOME!! I really really admire you, the work you do for the children, the way you do it, your astonishing experience you now have, how you manage to help even the seemingly hopeless children, and not to forget;  the way you write! When I start one of your books I already know the dishes will have to wait a bit longer because it is so hard to put your books down, both because of the way you write and because I have to know how it ends! I have read 8 of your books now, and thankfully 10 more are available here in Finland! Thank you for the wonderful work you do, and for having endless patience and serenity, you are a real hero and a true inspiration and I wish you and your wonderful family all the best!
Jonna, Finland, 08/03/2026

Good evening I love reading and listening to your books I’ve just finished the night the angels came. Now I’m on to unsafe.
Amy, 06/03/2026

Hello Cathy, I’m writing to tell you how much I admire you and your family. You are an exceptional foster parent (that’s what I feel when I read your books). I’ve already read many of your books in French translation, as I’m from France. One in particular, titled “Violenté” (Abused), moved me to tears; it’s a very heartbreaking story.
Marine, France, 04/03/2026

Hello Cathy, I hope you are having a wonderful day. I am writing to you because I truly want to thank you for how much your books have helped me through life. I was 13 when I first discovered your books. My childhood was quite difficult as my parents struggled with alcohol and depression. Because of that, I started to struggle with my own mental health, and for many years I didn’t seek the help I needed, until I found your books. I find so much comfort in them because of the warmth from you and your family. They made me feel like I wasn’t alone and showed me that seeking help really does make a difference. I have always loved children, and there is nothing I would rather do than provide love and care for those who need it most. I truly admire you, your work, and your kind-hearted children. I can’t count how many times the kindness of you and your family has brought me to tears. I wish you and your family all the very best.
Emilia, Sweden, 02/03/2026

I wanted to reach out as a big fan and admirer of your books and all you’ve achieved for people over the years 🙂 I did not have the best childhood growing up (I don’t need to tell you that people can do awful things), and reading your books throughout my teenage years and twenties gave me a lot of closure I should have received from family. Your care and advice to all the children you’ve saved helped me grow as a person, and I appreciate your compassion especially now I’m a mother of two strong willed boys! Every time I doubt myself or worry my boys need a better mom, you’ve indirectly assisted me. I can’t thank you enough for being such a wonderful person, and for inspiring me as a teenager not to blame myself, and to continue trying to be the best version of myself and as a mom too. I hope you have a lovely 2026, all the best,
Cassie, 22/02/2026

Hello Cathy, I’m 16 years old. In the future, I would like to become a social worker or work with people with specific needs (addiction, disability, etc.). I’d like to say thank you. I truly appreciate your books. The testimonies you share really touch me and give me a lot to reflect on. I especially like your way of writing and the stories you tell, which are both deep and inspiring. So I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for your work and for the emotions your books convey.
Emmy, 18/02/2025

Hello Cathy, me and my mum have listened to many of your books and we wanted to say how much of an amazing woman you are. You’re a brilliant mother and foster carer. The way you changed all those people’s lives is admirable. I feel strange that listening to the books via audible, I haven’t heard your real voice and i forget its Deneka Fairman reading them and not you. You are truly amazing. I hope your 3 children are well. Thank you for providing such comfort to us readers and listeners. Lots of love
Abbi and Kate, 05/01/2026

Bonjour Cathy, Je lis vos livres en langue anglaise ou en français depuis plusieurs années.  Ils sont fantastiques.  Je viens de terminer “Maman nous aimait trop.” Best regards,
Pascale, France, 03/01/2026

​Dear Ms Glass, I am a social work student. I wanted to take a moment to tell you how much your books and work mean to me. I am a huge fan of your writing, and your books have had a strong influence on both my studies and my understanding of social work in practice. The compassion, honesty, and care you show toward children and families in your stories have inspired me greatly and reinforced why I chose this path. Your work has helped me see the importance of empathy, resilience, and advocacy in social work. It has always been a dream of mine to meet you one day, as you are an author and practitioner I truly admire. I understand how busy you must be, so I mainly wanted to express my gratitude for the important work you do and for sharing these powerful stories with readers around the world. Thank you very much for your time. I wish you all the best and continued success with your writing. Kind regards
Rebecca, Finland, 01/01/2026