A Long Way from Home
A Long Way from Home by Cathy Glass is a poignant narrative published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited on May 15, 2018. This 336-page book, written in English, recounts the true story of a two-year-old girl named Anna, who was abandoned by her biological parents and left in a neglected orphanage. The author explores the circumstances surrounding Anna’s adoption by Elaine and Ian, who traveled halfway around the world to bring her into a loving home, only to find her in foster care under troubling conditions.
Readers will find a detailed account of Anna’s life in the orphanage, where children are depicted in dire situations, highlighting issues of neglect and undernourishment. The narrative delves into the complexities of family and relationships, as well as the emotional challenges faced by those involved in Anna’s care. Through this personal memoir, Cathy Glass sheds light on the broader themes of social science and self-help, providing insights into the struggles and resilience of children in difficult circumstances.
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The true story of 2 year-old Anna, abandoned by her natural parents, left alone in a neglected orphanage.
Elaine and Ian had travelled half way round the world to adopt little Anna. She couldn’t have been more wanted, loved and cherished. So why was she now in foster care and living with me? It didn’t make sense.
Until I learned what had happened. …
Dressed only in nappies and ragged T-shirts the children were incarcerated in their cots. Their large eyes stared out blankly from emaciated faces. Some were obviously disabled, others not, but all were badly undernourished. Flies circled around the broken ceiling fans and buzzed against the grids covering the windows. The only toys were a few balls and a handful of building bricks, but no child played with them. The silence was deafening and unnatural. Not one of the thirty or so infants cried, let alone spoke.
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