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Jacob's Story

Thrown Away Children, Book 4

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Jacob's Story

By: Louise Allen
Narrated by: Stewart Crank
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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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This book highlights the problems in the foster systems regarding the standards the foster carers had to be.
Also the funding towards these very vulnerable children is poor, to say the least. A great story Louise. You are a beautiful person

Jacob’s story. A good listen

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Beautiful story of amazing foster care and social worker working together to help a little boy in need! I love the story but not keen on narrator, not enough feelings and empathy in his voice. Personally I believe that it would sound much nicer being narrated by a woman as the career is a woman.

Heartfelt story

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Loved it I a very good story very well written and narrated. I love all her books

Exceptional story

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People like Louise and Mary make me want to be a better person… to be courageous, to speak the truth of those without a voice… and to help level out the imbalance between those that need funds vs the budget of funds vs where the funds really go…
Investing in the young can have profound effects for the future… why do we just wait in hope the problem will go away… it never does… and then we have to pay for prisons. Ludicrous! Well done Louise and Mary. You are two astonishing women!

Raw and inspiring! A enthralling story!

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We need more people like Louise and Mary who move boldly and love deeply. I loved the book. Didn’t enjoy the narrator quite as much this time but that won’t stop me from recommending the book to others.

So grateful for an honest look at the system

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