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Cruel to Be Kind

Saying no can save a child’s life

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Cruel to Be Kind

By: Cathy Glass
Narrated by: DeNica Fairman
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Cruel To Be Kind is the true story of Max, aged 6. He is fostered by Cathy while his mother is in hospital with complications from type 2 diabetes.

Cruel To Be Kind is the true story of Max, aged 6. He is fostered by Cathy while his mother is in hospital with complications from type 2 diabetes. Fostering Max gets off to a bad start when his mother, Caz, complains and threatens Cathy even before Max has moved in. Cathy and her family are shocked when they first meet Max. But his social worker isn’t the only one in denial; his whole family are too.

Biographies & Memoirs Parenting & Families Adoption & Fostering Abuse Children's Studies Relationships Personal Development Social Sciences
Compelling Storyline • Emotional Journey • Heartwarming Transformation • Compassionate Narrative • Immersive Storytelling

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Cathy Glass never disappoints! Another book you get completely immersed in. As always narration is EXCELLENT

Wonderful

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narration and storyline. engaging and very insightful. Warm and personal connection to every person in the story.

love all of her books

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I chose this rating, because all of Cathy Glasses books are EXCELANT!!!!!!!! I love this book, because once again, it shows what a wonderful foster carer she is and the compassion she has.

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Enjoyed it. Max story interested me. Glad did so well. Want to read more of Cathy Glass books and see how Max and his sisters and family do.

Could not put it down

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I’ve read all but 3 of Cathy Glass’s novels about her fostering experiences. This is one of the best stories yet.

Well Done Cathy

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