Ass Whippings is a story for youth and adults about six boys who, are placed in two orphanages. Based on true events, the story takes the reader back in time to an era that will seem unbelievable to our contemporary generation of youth and adults. The reader will find the journey these boys take sad, humorous, full of adventure, tragic, but ultimately triumphant. Ultimately, the story will leave the reader with a renewed faith in the courage and tenacity of children as they strive to find their place in the world.