They Cage the Animals at Night
The True Story of an Abandoned Child's Struggle for Emotional Survival
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Narrated by:
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Jim Meskimen
About this listen
The heartbreaking, iconic true story of an abandoned little boy's horrific journey through the American foster care system.
One misty evening, 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.
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Critic reviews
“A deeply moving and inspiring story.” (Alan Arkin)
“Everyone who cares about the quality of life and the future of nation should read this book.” (William R. Bricker, National Director, Boys Clubs of America)
“This heartbreaking, shocking, ultimately triumphant tale is an extremely important book.” (Lucy Freeman, author of Fight Against Fears)
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- Anonymous User
- 10-09-24
Powerful insight into sad times
Excellent work. I loved everything about this story and didn't want it to end. Jennings was one incredible boy, whose strength of character - as well as the love from 'dog'
- got him through the most difficult of years. Thank god for Sal. And the Officer and his wife. I will be listening to this again ❤️🐶❤️
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- mandy wales
- 05-07-21
Excellent!!
I constantly listen to books on a audible while I do my boring job and I have to say this is one of the best books , absolutely loved the story and the narrator tells it wonderfully, highly recommended....
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