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A Brother's Journey: Surviving a Childhood of Abuse (Paperback)

by Richard B. Pelzer (Author)
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Sphere; New edition edition (1 Dec 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0751536008
  • ISBN-13: 978-0751536003
  • Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 10.8 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 114,102 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'It is my sincere hope that Richard's story will help others with an unfortunate past to become productive, responsible and fulfilled adults' - Dave Pelzer, brother of Richard. 'Pelzer makes us aware of what can happen behind closed doors' - WOMAN AND HOME 'Undoubtedly one of the most disturbing, harrowing books that you will ever read' - SCOTTISH DAILY RECORD


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The story of Dave Pelzer is a legend of our times: the shattering tale of the child called 'It' who was forced to live in the basement. His mother was the perpetrator of the horror, but she had a willing accomplice. It was Dave's brother Richard - the author of this book. When Dave was twelve the police removed him from the household, but the cycle of abuse continued. Mrs Pelzer had a new target for her crazed, alcoholic wrath. The hunter became the hunted -- at the age of nine. This is his story. Recounting the warped dynamics of a family riven by abuse, he reveals his guilt at being the abuser, his scarring at being abused, the complete lack of questioning within the family about what was happening -- and even the twisted respect the boys had for their mother. Richard became the target of his mother's artillery of insanity, the victim of savage beatings leading to hospitalization, the boy denied clean clothes, the one who 'deserved' whole bottles of hot Tabasco sauce poured down his throat ...
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Like David's books I was in awe!!!, 6 Aug 2005
By Lauri (Nebraska.....USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Brother's Journey: Surviving a Childhood of Abuse (Audio CD)
When I went to read Richard's book I was suprised to find out that he did what he did to David as a child.I guess in David's book he didn't mention all the things that Richard did to him to try and win the love of their mother(If that is what you wanna call her)But after reading both of their stories it makes me realize how much I really love my kids, and that I would like most parents, would walk through fire and back for them and not even blink an eye at doin it.I can hardley wait to read the next book of Richard's to see what a other changes in his life were waiting for him.
I wish David and Richard and all the kids that have endured abuse in their lives nothing but the best and may God be with them throughout their life's journey!!

Love,
Lauri in Nebraska

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Astounding!, 27 Mar 2005
This review is from: A Brother's Journey: Surviving a Childhood of Abuse (Paperback)
This autobiography has definately reached, even surpassed my expectations. After reading David Pelzer's account of the abuse he endured, another extremely well written and revealing autobiography, I perhaps expected less, or too much of a similarity from that of his brother's. Richard Pelzer's story concours with that of his brother's, but we also get to see the horrors of what happened in the house after David left it behind. Very emotional. A must to read!!!
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Well Written,Honest,Tearful, 18 Feb 2005
This review is from: A Brother's Journey: Surviving a Childhood of Abuse (Paperback)
The brother Pelzer writes his own account of the abuse he suffered in this book 'A Brother's Journey. It is no less excellent writing and stlye the David Pelzer's series of books. If you didn't believe what you read in 'A Child Called It', then you must read this book to conclude that what was told was true. I admire both of the Pelzer's for their courage in coming forth and telling their stories. I also recommend to the reading audience to get not only this book, A Child Called It and Lost boy; but also read abuse from a woman's perspective as well in the book, Nightmares Echo
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4.0 out of 5 stars a brothers journey
i ordered a brothers journey by richard pelzer delivery was quick product in great condition. book itself was a good read nothing compared to a child called it but a good read
Published 8 months ago by Kathryn Kelly

3.0 out of 5 stars Another sordid tale of child abuse
This book tells more about the abuse suffered by the Pelzer boys at the hands of their Mother. This time the tale is told by David's younger brother Richard. Read more
Published 12 months ago by LindyLouMac

3.0 out of 5 stars Much like a repeated TV show, I knew the outcome of the next scene...
Without a shadow of a doubt, when "A Brother's Journey" hit the shelves, it was a literary product of it's time. Read more
Published on 14 Nov 2007 by Deanne Dixon

5.0 out of 5 stars Far more moving than Dave's book
I agree with Rick New York (the first reviewer, Jan 2005). I was totally unmoved by "a child called it". Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2007 by rays_girl

4.0 out of 5 stars A harrowing read
There has been a glut of this type of abuse book in recent years, a new genre seems to have developed since Richard's brother David first told his story in 'A Child Called IT'. Read more
Published on 2 Jul 2007 by MaryAnne

3.0 out of 5 stars Not really sure...
I picked this book up because I was fascinated and appalled by Dave Pelzer's story - they are some of the most harrowing, yet most memorable and inspiring books that I have ever... Read more
Published on 2 Jul 2007 by Alexandra Howd

5.0 out of 5 stars Abuse continued
I read this book and can,t agree with some of the reviewer,s I was taken over by the fact that even David agreed when he saw Richard at school looking exactly like he used to look... Read more
Published on 9 Jun 2007 by woodpecker

3.0 out of 5 stars A decent read...
After reading the very distressing tale of Dave Pelzer's childhood, Richard Pelzer's own story seems rather trivial. Read more
Published on 4 Mar 2007 by WilyMinx

4.0 out of 5 stars Another tear jerker from the Pelzer family
After reading through Dave Pelzer's story I was interested to learn that his brother, Richard (Russell in Dave's story) had also written a book detailing the abuse HE went through... Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2006 by Tracy Bosworth

4.0 out of 5 stars A Brothers Journey
Its hard to imagine living within this household but, very easy to form opinions on Richard Pelzer and his actions. Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2006 by feline

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