They cage the animals at night

Description:

In this autobiography the author tells about a difficult part of his childhood in a dysfunctional family, without a father, with brothers who constantly fight, and a mother who is sick and needy herself. In these circumstances, Jennings’ survival requires him to take risks that require courage and resourcefulness….

subjects: autobiography,  boys,  case studies,  child psychology,  children,  institutional care,  foster children,  Biography,  Boys, biography,  Children, institutional care,  New york (n.y.), biography,  History

People: Jennings Michael Burch

Places: New York City,  Brooklyn,  Queens,  The Bronx,  Yonkers

Times: 1950's