My Story: A Child Called It, The Lost Boy, A Man Named Dave

My Story: A Child Called It, The Lost Boy, A Man Named Dave

by Dave Pelzer (Author)

Synopsis

A CHILD CALLED 'IT': Dave Pelzer's story is of a child beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played tortuous, unpredictable games that left one of her three sons nearly dead. No longer considered a son, or a boy, but an 'it', Dave had to learn how to play these games in order to survive. His bed was an old army cot in the basement and when he was allowed food it was scraps from the dogs' bowl. Throughout, Dave kept alive the dream of finding a family who would love and care for him. This is an inspirational look at the horrors of child abuse and the steadfast determination of one child to survive despite the odds. THE LOST BOY: The harrowing but ultimately uplifting true story of Dave's journey through the foster-care system in search of a family who will love him. A MAN NAMED DAVE: The gripping conclusion to this inspirational trilogy. With extraordinary generosity of spirit, Dave takes us on a journey into his past. At last he confronts his father and ultimately his mother. Finally, Dave finds the courage to break the chains of the past and learn to love, trust and live for the future.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 448
Publisher: Orion
Published: 25 Sep 2003

ISBN 10: 0752853716
ISBN 13: 9780752853710
Book Overview: Nearly 1 million copies of A CHILD CALLED 'IT' sold in the UK and around the world A CHILD CALLED 'IT' on the New York Times chart for 147 weeks THE LOST BOY was in the Sunday Times Bestsellers List for six months MY STORY (HB) was a Sunday Times Bestseller for 4 weeks

Author Bio
Dave Pelzer is recognised as one of America's most effective and respected communicators addressing corporations, conventions and health/psychology/primary care workers. His unique accomplishments have garnered personal commendations from Ronald Reagan and George Bush. He was selected as torchbearer for the 1996 Olympic Torch relay. He has dedicated his life to helping others help themselves.