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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 Children's Studies Parenting & Families Personal Development Relationships Social Sciences Emotionally Gripping

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Another heartwarming story from Cathy Glass
reminding us never to judge a book by its cover.

Uplifting

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I have just finished listening to this. The second to last chapter made me cry. But it was great to hear how well Max is doing in the last chapter. Rest in Peace Kaz

Emotional but fantastic

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Fantastically written as usual. Very thought provoking and really tugged at the heartstrings. Would highly recommend reading with a box of tissues.

Fantastic heart wrenching story.

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Oh my goodness the twists in this true story is so heartbreaking but Cathy has written it so well as she has done all her books. It must of been so hard to write it and revisit it. It really is a must listen book but you will need the tissues on hand.
I love DeNica Fairman Narrating she does such an amazing job. I really wish she did Casey Watson's books as the Narrator who does her books I can't get away with.
Well done Cathy for yet another incredible book! 😊

Amazing!!

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very inspiring as always. didn't want the book to end. wish it was longer! Cathy and her family are wonderful.

great book!

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cathy glass is one of my favorite authors and despite the sadness in this story this is one of the most beautiful tales.

loved it....

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Lovely story as always from cathy. Really enjoyed listening to another wonderful heartwarming tale. Xx

Fantastic !!! As always

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I love all of Cathy glasses books and this one is also amazing! Thank you I look forward to the next one

Amazing

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Such a heart warming story!! well written and well read, could not put it down. Most definitely recommend.

Amazing

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hooked from the beginning didnt want to stop reading . tuff love is always the winner

amazing story

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