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Unexpected: A True Short Story
A dramatic and heartwarming story from foster carer, Rosie Lewis.
Ellen, a 28-year-old office worker is so shocked by the sudden birth of her baby that she abandons the newborn in hospital. Foster carer Rosie Lewis begins visiting baby Hope in hospital, then a week later she is released into her care.
At first Rosie struggles to understand how any mother could abandon a small baby, but when Ellen begins daily visits with Hope, Rosie sees a young woman traumatised by a dark secret. Rosie wants to help the young woman and the baby in her care and must fight to bring them together.
Ellen, a 28-year-old office worker is so shocked by the sudden birth of her baby that she abandons the newborn in hospital. Foster carer Rosie Lewis begins visiting baby Hope in hospital, then a week later she is released into her care.
At first Rosie struggles to understand how any mother could abandon a small baby, but when Ellen begins daily visits with Hope, Rosie sees a young woman traumatised by a dark secret. Rosie wants to help the young woman and the baby in her care and must fight to bring them together.
52 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 27, 2015
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About the author
Rosie Lewis
37 books188 followersRosie Lewis has been a short-term foster carer for over seven years and in that time has shared her home with over twenty children. Since childhood, Rosie has had an obsession with books and is now delighted to combine fostering with her other passion, writing, by recording some of her experiences in a series of memoirs. Based in northern England, Rosie writes under a pseudonym to protect the identities of the children she looks after.
She lives in the North of England with her own two children.
She lives in the North of England with her own two children.
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March 31, 2018
Sad but happy book
This book moved me to the core a short story but kept me reading till the end from start to finish I'm not going to spoil it for anyone but its a good read I love Rosie's books and will keep on reading them I have thought about fostering myself and reading these books about the foster carers has really inspired me
This book moved me to the core a short story but kept me reading till the end from start to finish I'm not going to spoil it for anyone but its a good read I love Rosie's books and will keep on reading them I have thought about fostering myself and reading these books about the foster carers has really inspired me
April 26, 2024
Brilliant.
I'm so happy that things turned out well for this baby. Her mum was very mixed up and unsure that she could look after her.
The foster carer gave her time to settle and talk things through which, in turn, abled the young mum to bond with her baby. A lovely outcome at the end.
I'm so happy that things turned out well for this baby. Her mum was very mixed up and unsure that she could look after her.
The foster carer gave her time to settle and talk things through which, in turn, abled the young mum to bond with her baby. A lovely outcome at the end.
June 28, 2017
Beautiful Story
It was wonderful to see how Rosie, Hope's foster mother, was able to connect with Hope's birth mother. Rosie was able to get her to bond with her daughter and become the mother Hope deserved.
It was wonderful to see how Rosie, Hope's foster mother, was able to connect with Hope's birth mother. Rosie was able to get her to bond with her daughter and become the mother Hope deserved.
June 8, 2019
Hope and Ellen
A beautiful short story about Rosie helping Hope and Ellen forge a loving mam and baby bond from a unexpected birth with Rosies help Ellen found she could cope with her baby .5 STARS.
A beautiful short story about Rosie helping Hope and Ellen forge a loving mam and baby bond from a unexpected birth with Rosies help Ellen found she could cope with her baby .5 STARS.
March 14, 2020
Heartwarming
There are many sides to a story and it is amazing to see how one person not giving up and believing in someone can change a life so completely. Everyday is a learning day.
There are many sides to a story and it is amazing to see how one person not giving up and believing in someone can change a life so completely. Everyday is a learning day.
October 30, 2018
A sad reminder
Sadly, we often have to be reminded not to demonise the parents of kids put into care, in this hopeful short story, Rosie Lewis does just that!
Sadly, we often have to be reminded not to demonise the parents of kids put into care, in this hopeful short story, Rosie Lewis does just that!
February 24, 2020
Wow really enjoyed this book , fantastic read .
April 7, 2020
Very good
I have Enjoyed the story very much. Light and short but any book or a story by this author is amazing
I have Enjoyed the story very much. Light and short but any book or a story by this author is amazing
November 30, 2020
Another beautifully written book
Another beautiful book by an amazing woman. We need more like you Rosie! Thank you for everything you do for these children
Another beautiful book by an amazing woman. We need more like you Rosie! Thank you for everything you do for these children
January 13, 2021
OMG!!! I couldn't this book down, it kept you well entertained and never left unsaid. I wish it was longer story.
December 29, 2021
Great read
Sad story but with a lovely and happy ending. Rosie is a fantastic person and foster cater, I really recommend this read.
Sad story but with a lovely and happy ending. Rosie is a fantastic person and foster cater, I really recommend this read.
April 1, 2022
Rosie is such a good person, warmed my heart.
April 24, 2023
A lovely happy ending
June 1, 2023
𝑨𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒓 𝑹𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒆. 𝑬𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒖𝒅𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝒃𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒃𝒂𝒃𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒘𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒏 𝒊𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍. 𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒂𝒏 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒏? ✨
𝕋𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕤...
A heartwarming read that had me reaching for the tissues.
🌟🌟🌟
𝕋𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕤...
A heartwarming read that had me reaching for the tissues.
🌟🌟🌟
September 25, 2015
It's difficult not to say too much in a review when the book you have just read was a short story.
But I had a spare hour, while the house was empty so I put my feet up and got stuck into this.
It is only around 43 pages long, or should that say short, but It is a good story.
A sad story but good if that makes any sense.
I think knowing it was true story makes it a little harder to read as it was quite sad, But still it was interest and kept me reading. The only thing stopped me going the whole hog and giving it a full 5 starts was it was too short, I know it's a short story, but this seemed a very short story.
But I had a spare hour, while the house was empty so I put my feet up and got stuck into this.
It is only around 43 pages long, or should that say short, but It is a good story.
A sad story but good if that makes any sense.
I think knowing it was true story makes it a little harder to read as it was quite sad, But still it was interest and kept me reading. The only thing stopped me going the whole hog and giving it a full 5 starts was it was too short, I know it's a short story, but this seemed a very short story.
August 29, 2015
Good book but wish it didn't skip do far and between changing times. I know it's a short story but going from how she almost lost her baby to taking the baby home without much info in between on how care giver and Ellen got from point A to point B. I love a happy endings though and Rosie stories as well :)
August 12, 2016
So true
Unfortunately the point made in this book is often top true. I Jewish there was more people like Rosie around to give poor helpless mums a point in the right direction. Most of the time all they are lacking is a bout of support and confidence. Even though its a short book it still pulls on your heart
Unfortunately the point made in this book is often top true. I Jewish there was more people like Rosie around to give poor helpless mums a point in the right direction. Most of the time all they are lacking is a bout of support and confidence. Even though its a short book it still pulls on your heart
February 12, 2016
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Awesome book, would recommend this author to anybody and will defiantly be porch using more books in the future
Awesome book, would recommend this author to anybody and will defiantly be porch using more books in the future
January 31, 2016
A bit boring.
Not much to read here. Ended up skipping sentences as you knew what was coming next. Didn't enjoy it atvall.
Not much to read here. Ended up skipping sentences as you knew what was coming next. Didn't enjoy it atvall.
January 28, 2016
Good
Very good short read this author never fails to hold your attention in every book she writes her true stories are amazing
Very good short read this author never fails to hold your attention in every book she writes her true stories are amazing
March 11, 2016
Too short - it would have been good to have more detail. Very heartwarming.
October 1, 2018
A touching short story about an unexpected baby and her relationship with her foster carer and her mother. Sad in parts, it has a happy ending.
April 17, 2017
Another good read by Rosie
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