Jacob's Story

Thrown Away Children, Book 4

By: Louise Allen

Narrated by: Stewart Crank

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.

©2021 Louise Allen (P)2021 W F Howes

Inspirational, as always!

I can't stop listening. Although these "stories" start off with the children's struggle, it always ends on a happy note. Not all of the looked after children have happy endings, but it's nice to hear a few! MORE FUNDING! MORE GIVE A DA** needed!

Enlightening

I was taken to a place where I could stand next to Louise cheering her on. She used love, kindness, inclusion and her special brand of respect and encouragement to reach Jacob. She and her Social Worker advocate Mary, bucked the system to care for this child and make sure he was adopted into a family perfect for him. I loved it!

Heartbreaking story

I have listened to several of the books in the series. It was a little different having a male preformed. And I am still a little confused on how they figured out the maternity of Jacob. I have cared for several children with this disability and most have lived good lives. My mother in law is 72 and has this issue. So not all hope it lost because of this type diagnosis.

The children come first

As a child who grew up in “system” this book enables me to be angry at the people who deserve it and a little less at myself.
Thank you for writing this and bringing to light so many of the shortfalls of the foster care system.
I absolutely would recommend this book, and actually, I already have!

compelling true account. there are still great people in this world!

story was good. left me wanting to know what has happened since this was written.