An uplifting story about refusing to give up on your dreams... real inspiration to loads of people who have had similar backgrounds to Paolo. -- Irvine Welsh
This is his tenth book and his experience as a writer is evident. Despite the emotional weight of the subject, The Looked After Kid is a pleasure to read. -- New Statesman
He manages to offer insights and encouragement for cared-for-youngsters -- and their care staff. -- The Guardian
He offers rare insight into the psyche of those who grow up without the unconditional love of a parent. -- The Times
I cannot tell you how moved, touched, horrified and amused I was. I rate it with Catcher in the Rye. -- Jilly Cooper
... the lack of journalistic gesticulation and presumption makes this both a refreshing and riveting read. -- Mojo
Engaging, honest, and most important - a fucking weird, interesting and entertaining read. -- Front Magazine
On bookshelves packed with a growing genre of harrowing real-life stories, this book stands out. Hewitt is an accomplished author. The book is well written, but his insight and self-awareness clearly come from a position that allows him to observe what he has experienced. -- Therapy Today
An emotional book - it got to me. -- Kevin Rowland, Dexys
This is an inspirational book for the professional who wants to understand what it is to be a looked-after kid or for adolescents in care who go to sleep at night believing the world to be a dark and terrible place. -- David Owen, senior personnel officer, Luton Council * Community Care *
I attended one of Paolo Hewitt's seminars in Birmingham several years ago, where he spoke about his life as a 'looked after kid'. The seminar was great, the book, The Looked After Kid, was brilliant. Learning about Hewitt's experiences have hopefully made me a better social worker. This book should be on the book list for all social work degree courses. -- Deborah Ferris, social worker
