They Cage the Animals at Night SC Jennings Michael Burch Signet

Description: They Cage the Animals at Night: The True Story of an Abandoned Child's Struggle for Emotional Survival Paperback by Jennings Michael Burch The heartbreaking, iconic true story of an abandoned little boy�s horrific journey through the American foster care system. On a misty evening in Brooklyn, Jennings Michael Burch�s mother, too sick to care for him, left her eight-year-old son at an orphanage with the words, �I�ll be right back.� She wasn�t. Shuttled through a bleak series of foster homes, orphanages, and institutions, Jennings never remained in any of them long enough to make a friend. Instead, he clung to a tattered stuffed animal named Doggie, his sole source of comfort in a frightening world. Here, in his own words, Jennings Michael Burch reveals the abuse and neglect he experienced during his lost childhood. But while his experiences are both shocking and devastating, his story is ultimately one of hope�the triumphant tale of a forgotten child who somehow found the courage to reach out for love, and found it waiting for him. Publisher- Berkley Paperback- 304 pages ISBN-10 0451159411 I have read dozens of books written by Holocaust survivors, and they can be very hard to get through. But I read so many of those, because they are amazing testaments of the human spirit's ability to endure...to hope. This book isn't exactly that. He endures, but mostly because of necessity, not necessarily thinking things will get better. But what he endured...there were times I was crying so hard I could barely continue. This little boy - this book makes you want to somehow go back in time and save him. And the things he did to make it to the next day - how did people not notice or care about these kids!?! It's unfathomable that these things happened, truly. At the end of the book, you know he grew up and didn't have to go through those things anymore, but you also realize there are thousands of children out there, right now - in real time, going through very similar situations that he did, and if you don't feel helpless and angry by the time you're done reading, there truly is something very wrong with your heart. This book was written simply, which added to the endearment of this little boy who found himself alone - over and over again. I just cannot recommend this book enough. If you have any questions please be sure to ask BEFORE purchasing! Can't find what you're looking for? Search my titles AND description by clicking here! You'll notice your search bar now says "Search only this store"...quite a powerful tool! Please check my other listings HERE before checking out...combine your order and save on shipping! Please add me to your favorite sellers list as I have new listings on the way! Thanks for viewing! Please note shipping is full price plus $2 for each additional item. PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT AND CHECK MY OTHER LISTINGS! If you don't see it- ask! It MAY be in stock! We'll be glad to put a listing up for you! Respond to messages in 24 hours or less! Used condition. Binding is good, slight yellowing to pages. See pictures in description. 0-451159411

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