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Nobody's Son

  • SKU: 9780008214357
  • UPC: 9780008214357
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Born in prison and then removed from his drug-dependent mother at 18 months Alex has had many moves since coming into care. Thankfully the next move will be his last. Finally at the Age of 7, Alex is going to be adopted and adoption means for life. Alex moves in with his forever family, but almost immediately there are problems. Alex and his adoptive brother aren't getting along as well as the parents had hoped, and a week later Cathy receives the devastating news that Alex's parents are returning him to care. What was supposed to be a lifetime commitment has lasted barely two weeks. Confused, withdrawn and with deep feelings of rejection Alex returns to live with Cathy while social services decide where he should live long term. His hurt soon turns to anger and he trashes his room, runs away, and hits a boy at school. With patience, love and understanding he gradually settles, but then the social services find Alex a new home. Despite liking the new family Cathy has reservatio





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