Book : They Cage The Animals At Night The True Story Of An..

-Titulo Original : They Cage The Animals At Night The True Story Of An Abandoned Childs Struggle For Emotional Survival

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Berkley

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The heartbreaking, iconic true story of an abandoned little boy’s horrific journey through the American foster care systemOne 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. Review “A valuable and beautiful book which addresses issues of concern to everyone-what really does happen to foster children and what allows some children to survive the same emotional trauma that shatters forever the lives of others.”-Eleanor Craig, author of P.S. Your Not Listening “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 “A must for every library...should be required reading for every couple expecting a child.”-Sally Struthers “This heart-wrenching, autobiographical account…has the power of a Dickens novel.”-Booklist “A winner-gripping, unforgettable, shattering.”-Flora Rheta Schreiber, author of Sybil About the Author Jennings Michael Burch was the author of the bestselling autobiography They Cage the Animals at Night. He worked as a New York City policeman, a chauffeur, a theater manager, a magazine pressman, and a short-order cook. He held a BA in forensic psychology from John Jay College. He passed away in 2013. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. “A VALUABLE AND BEAUTIFUL BOOK which addresses issues of concern to everyone-what really does happen to foster children and what allows some children to survive the same emotional trauma that shatters forever the lives of others.”-Eleanor Craig,author of P.S. Your Not Listening“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“A MUST FOR EVERY LIBRARY…should be required reading for every couple expecting a child.”-Sally StruthersTHEY CAGE THE ANIMALS AT NIGHTJennings Michael BurchAUTHOR’S NOTEThis is a true story; only the names of the individuals and institutions have been changed.Table of ContentsPROLOGUE“Kelly!”She came away from the rail separating her from the snow leopard. She took my hand.“Where are your sisters?” I asked as I scanned the area for them.“Lori took Carolyn to the bathroom.”“Go and get them, will you? We have to leave now.”“Oh, can’t we see the seals first?”“Sure. You fetch your sisters, and I’ll meet you by the seal pool.”She scampered off toward the rear of the lion house and the bathrooms. I watched her until she disappeared around the corner of the building.Kelly is my middle daughter. She’s frail and slight, and somewhat shy. She reminds me greatly of myself when I was eight and unprepared. And the moment reminds me of the days when this place, this zoo, was my source of refuge, my home. It may sound strange, but I sought comfort here. I hid from fear and loneliness here. I hid from pain and unkindness here.I sat o