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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.

©2017 Cathy Glass (P)2017 HarperCollins Publishers Abuse Adoption & Fostering Children's Studies Parenting & Families Personal Development Relationships Social Sciences
Compelling Storyline • Emotional Journey • Heartwarming Resolution • Compassionate Narrative • Immersive Storytelling
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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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Cathy Glass never disappoints! Another book you get completely immersed in. As always narration is EXCELLENT

Wonderful

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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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This book is filled with love, heartbreak & life lessons..that hit a little close to home

So touching

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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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Fell in love with her passion for children years ago and still get excited when a new book is about to be released! Finished in just over a day - thanks for another fantastic book Cathy!!

Another great book by Cathy!

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I love cathy glass and her books. It is always amazing to see the journey she foes thru with her foster kids. This is one of the stories I'm happy to know ends so well.

As always very entertaining

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cathy is my hero another great one for the books she tells her stories in a way you just can't put down

a delight as always

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This is a simply beautiful story of little Max & his family. Cathy shows such compassion & kindness to everyone, even those who are not kind to her. This story displays that so beautifully. This story brought tears to my eyes, as all her stories do. I love Cathy’s books so much. I’m listening to them in order.

Beautiful story of Max!

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