Unwanted: The care system failed Lara. Will she fail her own child?

Lara was seven when her birth mother died from a drug overdose. With no extended family to look after her, she was put into foster care. The care system failed Lara and now she is failing her son. Lara and her one-year-old son, Arthur, are brought to experienced foster carer, Cathy Glass, by their social worker. Lara has fled an abusive relationship and Arthur has suspected non-accidental injuries. Cathy must monitor Lara whenever she is with her son, day and night. She cannot let them out of her sight for a minute. Lara loves her son, but she puts her own needs first. Cathy must teach Lara how to care for Arthur, but will it be enough to allow her to keep him? In her Sunday Times bestselling book Unwanted, Cathy Glass offers a compelling narrative that explores the complexities of relationships, the care system, and the lasting effects of abuse. The personal memoirs of Lara and her son Arthur serve as a stark reminder of the importance of fostering and adoption. For fans of Maggie Hartley (Battered, Broken, Healed), Linda Watson-Brown (Don't Say A Word), Kat Ward (KERI 2), Veronica Clark (Snatched), and Torey L. Hayden (The Invisible Girl). HarperCollins 2023