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One of my favorite books of all time. Not a memoir but a fictional story. Young children left in the care of the state, were sent to the country. Piled up like cattle as they boarded the trains, being shown at each town. Prospective parents would look at them, the babies going first. The younger children assessed for their skills as cheap labor.

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Published on July 27, 2016 22:06 • Tags: child-abuse, child-abuse-true-stories, foster-care, historical-novel, novel, orphan-train

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Hannah Baston said: " A must read for foster parents and anyone who works with children.

My heartbroke for Valentia and all she had been through. The story touched on the very real challenges these children face and the depth of their pain. "

Jul 07, 2016 10:58PM · see review

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“Behind the door was where bad things happen. No matter how many blankets I used or extra pairs of panties I wore. None of it mattered. The monster always came. His face obscured in the shadows, partially hidden behind the cloak rack. Hot breath breathing over my face as soon as I closed my eyes.”
― Hannah Baston, Alone: A shocking story of child abuse

tags: biography, child-abuse, child-abuse-memoir, non-fiction

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