Cruel to Be Kind - Saying no can save a child's life

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.

About the author

Cathy has been a foster carer for over 25 years, during which time she has looked after more than 100 children, of all ages and backgrounds. She has three teenage children of her own; one of whom was adopted after a long-term foster placement. The name Cathy Glass is a pseudonym.

Cathy has written 16 books, including bestselling memoirs Cut, Hidden and Mummy Told Me Not To Tell.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Cathy Glass, Glass Cathy
• Publisher: Element Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 28.02.2018
• EAN: 9780008252007
• ISBN: 978-0-00-825200-7
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 21 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Biographies, autobiographies; Adoption, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs, Memoirs, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Children's Studies, SELF-HELP / Abuse, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Adoption & Fostering, Family psychology, Social Work, Coping with personal problems, Adoption & fostering, True stories of heroism, endurance & survival, Violence in society, Child welfare, True stories of survival of abuse & injustice, Child welfare and youth services, Family law: children, Adoption & fostering: advice & issues, Coping with / advice about abuse