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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 306
EAN num: 9780451159410
ISBN number: 0451159411
Label: Signet
Manufacturer: Signet
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 304
Printing Date: October 01, 1985
Publishing house: Signet
Sale Popularity Level: 28508
Studio: Signet
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One rainy day in Brooklyn, Jennings Michael Burch's mother, too sick to care for him, left him at an orphanage, saying only, 'I'll be right back.' She never returned. Shuttled through a series of bleak foster homes and institutions, he never remained in any of them long enough to make a friend. Instead, Jennings clung to a tattered stuffed animal, his sole source of warmth in a frightening world. This is the poignant story of his lost childhood. But it is also the triumphant tale of a little boy who finally gained the courage to reach out for love-and found it waiting for him.
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At times it was very difficult to read this true story due to my tears and heart stopping feelings. I think that this book should be required reading for the young people of yesterday to let them know how blessed they are to have what they have. I hope our system has changed enough so that the things this young boy, and the many others in the book faced are not present today. My heart is still hurting from this story but I am glad that I continued with the read and finished Mr. Burch's story. I am going to pass this book on to my grandaughters to read and hope they share it with their friends.
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This is a wonderful book, it will make you feel every emotion you have have.
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This book is mind-numbingly captivating. I dont like getting depressed after reading a book, and I was expecting to find myself knee deep in a semi-horror novel. Such as David Pelzer's "A child called It," (good book by the way) but this story is different. Though the events told in this story are horrific, there is an enchanting light of hope that guides you through the chapters. The good expressed in this book is equal to the bad, and it makes for a well balanced read. The innocents and wisdom this child reflects is just heart wrenching. I love it.
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I could not put this book down! It made my cry a couple of times but it does have a happy ending.
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Since I very first read this book over 15 years ago I've read the book over 10 times. I read it three times the very first year. I felt it was an amazing story, very touching, and able to tug at me each time I read it. The strength and courage that the author had was amazing.
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