Name: Angels in Our Hearts: A moving collection of true fostering stories
ISBN: 9780008305963

Angels in Our Hearts: A moving collection of true fostering stories

Rosie Lewis

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Author Description

A moving collection of 6 short stories – Helpless, A Small Boy’s Cry, Two More Sleeps, Unexpected, Just a Boy and At Risk – previously available as individual e-shorts.A collection of inspiring and emotive real-life short stories from foster carers Casey Watson and Rosie Lewis.Sarah, a baby born to a crack-addicted mother on a freezing cold night in December.Charlie, who fell from the second-floor window of his tower block home while his mother is busy shooting up in their dirty council flat.Angell, left barely clothed beneath a park bench on a freezing cold day in winter.Hope, abandoned as a new-born by a young woman traumatised by a dark secret.Cameron, a sweet boy with a great sense of humour, who disappears after a disastrous and embarrassing family trip.Adam, a fragile and anxious child, whose relationship with his mother starts to unravel.

Menrva's Summary

THE THESIS

This collection presents true accounts of children in vulnerable situations and the foster carers who provide them with safety and love. The stories detail the difficult circumstances faced by children, such as neglect, addiction, and abandonment, and highlight the dedication and compassion of foster parents. The narratives explore the emotional impact on both the children and the carers, focusing on the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of a stable home environment.

THE SCOPE MAP

Helpless: The story of Sarah, a baby born to a mother struggling with addiction.
A Small Boy’s Cry: The account of Charlie, a child endangered by his mother's drug use.
Two More Sleeps: A narrative focusing on the anticipation and hope within the fostering process.
Unexpected: The story of Hope, abandoned as a newborn due to a mother's trauma.
Just a Boy: The tale of Cameron, a boy whose family trip ends in an embarrassing disappearance.
At Risk: The case of Adam, a child whose relationship with his mother deteriorates.

THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE

This collection offers deeply moving and inspiring real-life accounts from the perspective of foster carers. The stories are noted for their emotional resonance and their portrayal of the challenges and rewards inherent in fostering. Readers are likely to find the narratives compelling, highlighting the resilience of children and the profound impact of dedicated care. The collection serves as a testament to the importance of providing safe and loving environments for vulnerable children.

Page Count:
288

Publication Date:
2019-01-08

Publisher:
HarperCollins UK

ISBN-10:
000830596X

ISBN-13:
9780008305963

Non-Fiction

Self-help

True Stories

Personal Memoirs

Public Policy

Social Science

Social Issues