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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Be prepared to wonder at the survival of a small boy, 2 Jul 2001
By A Customer
I initially borrowed this book from my brother-in-law, who warned me that it would be hard reading, but worth it.He was not wrong. At the start of the book, Mr Pelzer apologises for using graphic detail and somewhat childlike descriptions during his prose. He need not have bothered apologising, the description of events were written in the style of the young child he was whilst suffering (and surviving) what can only be dscribed as harrowing conditions. I had the luxury of spending the entire day alone reading this book, something I heartily recommend. There were often times that I put the book down, picked it back up, put it down again, searched for tissues and then read until I finished the book. It was not easy, it was amazing, harrowing, painful and astounding... how such a young child could survive using only his wits in such conditions, how a parent can change so dramatically... and how little was done to help change the situation. I have seen the adverts on the television about childhood abuse, but reading this book brought it home to me in a clear and concise manner. Do not be confused, this is not a "poor me, look what happened to me" book, this is an exceptionally strong book, written by a man who has not only survived a difficult childhood, but has come through it to become an exceptional parent in his own right. This is a story of survival and a testimony to David Pelzer. If I could shake that man's hand I would, gladly. P.S. I bought the book, and the others in the series, The Lost Boy and A Man Named Dave. The story goes on... and it must never happen again.
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