How do you begin to help a psychologically traumatised child?
A Sunday Times bestseller, The Girl Who Just Wanted To Be Loved is an inspirational, heart-wrenching true story from foster mum Angela Hart.
Eight-year-old Keeley looks like the sweetest little girl you could wish to meet, but demons from the past make her behaviour far from angelic. She takes foster carer Angela on a rocky and very demanding emotional ride as she fights daily battles against her deep-rooted psychological problems.
Follow Angela and her husband Jonathan as they seek to help Keeley triumph against the odds. A heartfelt memoir, The Girl Who Just Wanted To Be Loved is a testament to the power of quiet care, a watchful eye and sympathetic ear.
Discover more inspiring stories from Angela Hart in Terrified and The Girl With No Bedroom Door.
Autorentext
Angela Hart, who writes under a pseudonym, is a specialist foster carer for children with complex needs. Along with her husband Jonathan she has fostered more than fifty children. Her books The Girl Who Wanted to Belong, Terrified and The Girl Who Just Wanted To Be Loved were top ten Sunday Times bestsellers.
Zusammenfassung
How do you begin to help a psychologically traumatised child?A Sunday Times bestseller, The Girl Who Just Wanted To Be Loved is an inspirational, heart-wrenching true story from foster mum Angela Hart.Eight-year-old Keeley looks like the sweetest little girl you could wish to meet, but demons from the past make her behaviour far from angelic. She takes foster carer Angela on a rocky and very demanding emotional ride as she fights daily battles against her deep-rooted psychological problems.Follow Angela and her husband Jonathan as they seek to help Keeley triumph against the odds. A heartfelt memoir, The Girl Who Just Wanted To Be Loved is a testament to the power of quiet care, a watchful eye and sympathetic ear.Discover more inspiring stories from Angela Hart in Terrified and The Girl With No Bedroom Door.
Inhalt
Chapter - 1: 'I'm never lucky!' Chapter - 2: 'I've hurt myself' Chapter - 3: 'Can I come and stay again?' Chapter - 4: 'We can't keep any secrets' Chapter - 5: 'You're a total bastard' Chapter - 6: 'Let's hope it keeps her out of mischief' Chapter - 7: 'Mum went mad lots of times' Chapter - 8: 'I'm worried about those bruises' Chapter - 9: 'I'm afraid there's been an incident' Chapter - 10: 'It's like living with Jekyll and Hyde' Chapter - 11: 'I told you he was weird, didn't I?' Chapter - 12: 'Go on, stab him!' Chapter - 13: 'You all hate me!' Chapter - 14: 'Everything was fine until he came in!' Chapter - 15: 'Is this what is wrong with Keeley?' Chapter - 16: We are out of our depth with Keeley, aren't we?' Chapter - 17: 'Eric made me do things if I lost at cards' Chapter - 18: 'You and Jonathan are bullying me' Chapter - 19: 'You don't know the half of it Angela' Chapter - 20: 'You can't solve everything, you know' Chapter - 21: 'I don't want to give up on her...' Chapter - 22: 'Can I have another cuddle?' Chapter - 23: 'I wish I could just live with Angela' Chapter - 24: 'I'm not sure I can take much more' Chapter - 25: 'You BITCH! I'm gonna get you' Chapter - 26: 'Who is Jonathan?' Chapter - 27: 'Keep your nose out, you nosy old cow!' Chapter - 28: 'You mean you didn't read my report' Chapter - 29: 'Don't let her drag you down Angela' Chapter - 31: 'Let's all try to get along and enjoy the holiday' Chapter - 32: 'Help! you need to pull over right now!' Section - i: Epilogue