They Cage the Animals at Night
The True Story of an Abandoned Child's Struggle for Emotional Survival
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4.7 • 219 Ratings
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
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.
Customer Reviews
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Very well written
Heart wrenching but enlightening
Eye opening
I got to read this book in my middle school class and me the author. I enjoyed this book and it puts this messed up world in perspective. I don’t understand how any human being can treat a another person that way it breaks my heart and unfortunately it happens in this world. I learned a lot that day as so did my fellow classmates. I know I shedded a lot of tears that day but I aslo know that it opened my eyes to the world. I’m a mother now and I sat down with her and read this book and his other books. My daughter had the “no stranger danger” attitude and she has also opened her eyes to this world and understands bad things can happen as a child and as a adult. I would always recommend this book to everyone and anyone. Thank you to the author for sharing your life with us and others!~~Nicole Moyer
This book made an inpact.
Our school read this book when I was younger (Middle school). The author came to our school to speak and answer questions we had. It was extremely emotional for the entire school. I have his signature with an article attachted somewhere in my boxes that are packed away. I believe reading this book as a child and meeting the person who the book was about, made a huge impact on my actions today.