Jennings Michael Burch
| Jennings Michael Burch | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 7, 1941 Manhattan, New York |
| Died | Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day Carmel, New York |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Alma mater | John Jay College |
| Notable works | They Cage the Animals At Night |
Jennings Michael Burch (April 27, 1941 – January 15, 2013)[1] was an American writer and author of the 1984 best-selling autobiography They Cage the Animals At Night.[2][3][4]
Early life and education
Jennings Michael Burch was born in the South Bronx, New York and spent most of his childhood in foster homes. A single parent, Burch's mother placed her children in foster care in 1949, when Jennings was eight, but claimed that she would return. Between 1949 and 1954, Burch had stayed in 32 foster homes, moved with his family[which?] three times, and stayed with at least three sets of foster parents. He also lost his biological brother Jerome, whom he hardly knew.[citation needed]
He earned a B.A. in forensic psychology from John Jay College in Manhattan, New York City, New York.[5]
Career
He worked as a chauffeur, a short order cook, a magazine pressman and New York police officer.[citation needed]
Personal life
Burch was married three times. He had two biological daughters (first marriage), one adopted daughter, (second marriage) and a son (third marriage).
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