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They Cage the Animals at Night: The True Story of an Abandoned Childs Struggle for Emotional Survival Audiobook, by Jennings Michael Burch Play Audiobook Sample

They Cage the Animals at Night: The True Story of an Abandoned Child's Struggle for Emotional Survival Audiobook

They Cage the Animals at Night: The True Story of an Abandoned Childs Struggle for Emotional Survival Audiobook, by Jennings Michael Burch Play Audiobook Sample
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Read By: Jim Meskimen Publisher: Penguin Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 6.17 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.63 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: April 2018 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780525631279

Quick Stats About this Audiobook

Total Audiobook Chapters:

20

Longest Chapter Length:

59:07 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

12 seconds

Average Chapter Length:

27:40 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

1

Publisher Description

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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About Jennings Michael Burch

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.

About Jim Meskimen

Jim Meskimen is a stage, film, and television actor who has appeared in many well-known movies and television shows. He acted in Apollo 13 and Frost/Nixon for director Ron Howard, both of which were nominated for Best Picture Oscars. His television appearances include The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Friends, Lie to Me, Criminal Minds, and Parks and Recreation. He is also a painter, award-winning audiobook narrator, and audiobook director for Galaxy Audio.