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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
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love all of her books

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

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Wonderful

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

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Well Done Cathy

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

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So touching

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

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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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Could not put it down

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.

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Cathy Glass perfection!

Sometime asked me today who my favorite author was and I said Cathy class hands down this one was a really great story.. it kept me engaged the whole time you will enjoy!

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Inspiring

This is a very inspiring story of one boys journey in foster care. The narration felt like she was telling her own story. Max is an inspiration to us all.

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Another great book by Cathy!

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!!

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As always very entertaining

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.

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