Description
From the international bestselling author Cathy Glass comes a harrowing true account of Zeena, a fourteen-year-old Asian girl who desperately seeks refuge from her family by entering foster care. When Zeena is placed with experienced foster carer Cathy and her family, she begins to find safety and stability, yet struggles with the painful separation from her younger siblings and the weight of shame her family has placed upon her. As Zeena attempts to maintain contact with her brothers and sisters, her father and uncle's violent threats and controlling behavior force her into deeper isolation and fear. Through patient care and compassionate listening, Cathy gradually uncovers the devastating truth behind Zeena's desperate plea for help—a truth that challenges everything she thought she could do to protect a vulnerable child. This powerful memoir exposes the hidden struggles of young girls caught between cultures and family loyalty, revealing the complex barriers to safety and justice that many face in silence.
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paperback
Harper Element
Published Jan 1, 2014
297 pages
ISBN: 9780007590001
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First Published
2014
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for The Child Bride by Cathy Glass.