This book is absolutely amazing. I wanted to finish it all at once. The devotion "Cathy" and "Jon" demonstrated to "Dawn" is inspiring. I am not sure when this actually took place however it is intersting to see how the foster care system has changed as well as how it contrats with that of England. As a student working toward an MSW with a background in counseling adolescents this book was very real on the pain teens are going through today. Parents have a high calling and this book demonstrates the need all the more as it draws our attention to NSSI/SIB more commonly known as "cutting". You most likely know a cutter! Cut
Certainly a book that makes you pause and look at troubled teenagers through a different set of lenses. "Cut" is not only well written, it is completely engrossing. You will cry, laugh, and learn to love along with Cathy as she tries desperately to parent Dawn. A great read!
Cut tells the story of Dawn, one of Cathy Glass' first children she fostered. Dawn seemed to be almost too good; indeed it turned out she was a truant, a drinker, carouser and cutter. She had a forgotten past in which she was abused and was involved in some horrifying escapades. Cathy and her then-spouse felt their way through the process of caring for this girl whilst protecting their infant son from her attentions. I enjoyed the book and was sad to hear Cathy and John had parted ways.
I enjoyed this book. Dawn was a very interesting girl and I really felt for her. I did not enjoy it as much as damaged, but I think Cathy Glass is a great writer in general. She makes it very easy to understand what is going on, like you are there. - Divorce - Self-injury - Depression - Foster Care'
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