Put a Tent Over the Circus

Author: Joe Bullick and Jennifer Gill Kissel
Genre: Memoir
Publisher: Booklocker.com, Inc., 2012
Pages: 88
Rating: Highly Recommend

Synopsis: The true story of a boy's life as a foster child in Pittsburgh during the Great Depression. Joey's mother, a single Catholic girl, struggled to give him a home, but in desperation places him in foster care. Joey is torn by his devotion to his mother and his love for the Fitzpatricks and life in the blacksmith shop. When tragedy strikes, Joey experiences the power of love.

Review: Such a sweet story. Despite unfortunate circumstances, Joe Bullick's childhood was filled with love, and he had every opportunity to succeed. Many of the locations mentioned in this book are familiar to me. I really enjoyed this very short book.