Trade paperback. The fascinating story of super-mum Birdie MacDonald, who has fostered more than 850 children since 1973. Written by a former journalist for "The Observer" and "The Times", who interviewed Birdie for the Pride Of Britain Award, which she won in 2004. Weaves together the story of her childhood in Jamaica with the stories of 8 of the children she fostered for Brent Council. Also takes in the history of more than 35 years of immigration into Britain.