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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.

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Was such an interesting story but hated the narrators voice
Was very dull and monotone

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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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I love the books by Cathy Glass. Always well told on audible and although difficult to listen to some of the children's issue, always a joy when things go well.

Another gripping story

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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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Always love reading Cathy glass books this hasn’t disappointed at all. Always nice to go on her website to see what happened to children in books.

Cathy glass always fantastic

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