Trust: Knowing When to Give It, When to Withhold It, How to Earn It, and How to Fix It by Dr. Henry Cloud is a practical guide to understanding and navigating trust in all areas of life—relationships, work, and personal growth. Cloud outlines five essential components that must be present to build real trust: understanding, motive, ability, character, and track record. He explains how to assess whether someone is truly trustworthy and offers a clear, step-by-step process for rebuilding trust when it’s been broken. The book also distinguishes between forgiveness and trust, emphasizing that while forgiveness is necessary for healing, trust must be earned through consistent action. With insight from psychology and leadership, Cloud equips readers to make wise decisions about who they trust and how to protect their emotional well-being.