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The book is an autobiography set against the backdrop of a father‑absent, fighting‑brother household and a mother suffering from illness. Faced with neglect and instability, Jennings Burch turns to courage and resourcefulness to survive. He recounts his time in institutional care, exploring the psychological challenges children face under such circumstances, and offers insight into the systemic issues of orphanage and foster care in the 20th‑century United States.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Jennings Michael Burch
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