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	• They Cage the Animals at Night: The True Story of a Child Who Learned to Survive Jennings Michael Burch Dutton Adult, 1984 - 293 pages average customer review:based on 186 reviews
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Amazing story of survival and triumph

This book is a testament to how it's never too late to save a child. After all the pain and hearbreak this little boy was subjected to, his sweet nature won the hearts of so many people that crossed his path that led to his survival. It was well written and held my interest from page one. Hopefully we've learned from the mistakes that were made during that time. Everyone needs a Doggie.

portrait of child abuse

Although the story was about Jennings and his bewildering forays into the foster care system, as well as his emotional, intellectual and psychological resilience, the secondary character that puzzled me most was the mother. There are so many unanswered questions. Personally I suspect undiagnosed clinical depression and the possibility of other mental illness. This is definitely a hard-luck family, fractured by poverty, alcoholism, and on the mother's part, an unwillingness? ignorance? about discipline and consistency. I recommend this book as a teacher; I know that children go through this. I grew up in a very stable home with both parents, and with a lot of consistency in my life, so this book opened my eyes to other ways of living and what others have to go through to survive and thrive.

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Tear-Jerking, Heart Touching---A Must READ

I cried through out this entire book. If you love children, are interested in Child Psychology, or are a parent, you need to read this book. This book will give you an insight to the situation that unwanted children faced in the 50's. It will help you to appreciate you children and the while not perfect, but more caring system we have in place to deal with these situations. I agree that this should be required reading for ALL parents.

They Cage The Animals At Night

Imagine yourself bouncing around from home to home at the age of nine. This is the tragic life of Jennings Michael Burch. This book is a true account of Jennings Burch's life. It is a touching story of a boy undergoing a huge amount of agony and sorrow; more than some experience in a lifetime. Mrs. Burch struggles to scrounge up enough food for her family -of six- to eat. Since there is such a lack of food in the family, Mrs. Burch is forced to give her children all of the food she is able to get; forcing herself into severe sickness. Every time Mrs. Burch gets sick from lack of food, Jennings and his siblings are forced into dreadful homes spread out across New York City. Jennings is forced to seek refuge in the spirit of a stuffed dog named Doggie. Doggie was given to Jennings at his first home by one of the few kind nuns. Jennings is a strong kid, physically and mentally! He suffers through much pain because of the "disciplinary measures" some of the nuns take. Mentally, he is stronger than most children of his age because he is forced to go through so much. This story will warm the hearts of everyone who reads it. This is a heart wrenching account of a young boys' life.

Ages 12-up

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If you love A boy called it, you will love this book

This is a story of a boy's struggle growning up in foster homes. It is very well writen. Once you start you can't put it down. I first read the book in the 80's. It is such a good book I had to read it again. You will want to share this book with friends. If you liked one child or a boy called it you will love this book.

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