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Jacob's Story
- Thrown Away Children, Book 4
- Narrated by: Stewart Crank
- Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
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Summary
Officers from the RSPCA investigate reports of animal cruelty and neglect on a farm, only to discover a 5-year-old boy curled up asleep in a dog bed, amidst filth and squalor.
He has severe physical and cognitive impairments, and no one outside the family seems to know of the existence of little Jacob.
When he arrives in the Allen household, a terrified Louise wonders how on earth she will cope looking after a child with his level of physical and emotional damage. With the support of veteran social worker, Mary, the fight begins to get Jacob the support he needs - as medical investigations begin to reveal more shocking details about Jacob’s story.
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- Anne Dudley
- 12-05-22
A lovely story but very sad
I have listened to all 4 of these books but although I enjoyed all 4 of them I can not understand why this one was narrated by a man because obviously it a woman who as wrote this book.
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- Fitgal
- 23-10-21
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would loved to have heard more of Jacob back story and what happened to the family.
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- Mrs Cashmore
- 03-11-22
great to listen to
as a retired foster parent of over 200 children in 20 plus years I was delighted to find that someone has the nerve to let people know how some social workers are not really interested in a child's welfare. during my 20 + years of fostering I met some very good social workers but sad to say I also met some bad ones. this book is very true showing just how hard good foster parents find it to make sure their foster child gets the life they should have
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- Michelle Kjær
- 09-10-21
Worth a listen
The book is beautifully written and easy to follow the story line, I love that you here the story from different perspectives and not only Louise's
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- ian mcnamara
- 10-10-21
Shocking and heartwarming story.
Very good book. Jacob’s story was so shocking and hard to read in parts. I think Louise having grown up in care makes her a fantastic foster carer as she can understand some of the challenges the children go through. Despite not having the experience with Jacobs needs she really jumpt in and took good care of him. Having the support of Mary the social worker also helped her to support Jacob. His story could have ended far more tradgically and his disibility may not have even been properly diagnosed had he not been found by anna and then had people like Louise and Mary fighting his corner. It’s great that he ended up in the best place that could cater for his needs and continue the great work Louise started.
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- debra yasin
- 23-12-21
exceptional as usual
found it hard to get into due to a man narrating a womans role. the story was as ever by louise, brilliant.
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- Abbie
- 21-01-22
Another well written story
Fostering stories are always a bit hard to listen to, it’s sad to hear what children have gone through. Especially little Jacob being so vulnerable with his disability. Louise show such love and compassion, Louise is very down to earth and always puts the children first. Although very engaging story, I preferred the female narrator from Louise’s previous books. The voice is Louise’s voice so spoken by a man, even though he read it well, wasn’t quite as good.
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- Flossy
- 24-05-22
Jacob's story
very good book an eye opener to what goes on in the local authorities
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- Jackie
- 21-10-22
Lessons within lessons
Louise's statement at the end says what i have said to myself for years....thank-you.....sadly, the decisions in this world are made by the wrong people too many times. God bless Louose and those she spoke of who do the real, hard work it takes to make change....they are the people who should develop the road towards a future that might survive.
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