Cruel to Be Kind

Saying no can save a child's life

Cruel to Be Kind is Cathy Glass's account of fostering six-year-old Max while his mother is hospitalized with complications from type 2 diabetes. The placement begins difficultly because Max's family has not acknowledged the seriousness of his severe obesity or the changes he needs to make. Glass describes her efforts to care for Max, set healthy boundaries, and work with a family in denial about his wellbeing.

by Cathy Glass

Harper Element · First published 2017 · 336 pages