- Hardcover: 368 pages
- Publisher: Orion; Reprint edition (4 Jan 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752841149
- ISBN-13: 978-0752841144
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 13.4 x 4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (66 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 242,171 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The third tale in David Pelzer's autobiographical trilogy, A Man Named Dave is an inspiring story of terror, recovery and hope experienced by the author throughout his life. Known for his work as an advocate against child abuse, Pelzer has been commended by several US presidents and international agencies, and his previous memoirs of growing up as an abused child (A Child Called It and The Lost Boy) have touched thousands of lives. He provides living proof that we can "stop the cycle" and lead fulfilling, rewarding lives full of healthy relationships. Ultimately triumphant, this book will have you living through the eyes of a terrified child, a struggling young man, and an adult finally forgiving his dying father--reading with tissues nearby is recommended. Ending with a touching conversation between the author and his own son, you will finish reading this with a warm heart and an enriched understanding of the need for compassion in all parts of life. --Jill Lightner
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Completing the trilogy of bestselling autobiography that began with A Child Called It and continued with The Lost Boy, this painful volume lays bare Pelzer's adult journey of confrontation with the horrifying abuse he suffered from his terrible mother as a child while others, including his father, failed to intervene. When fighting to better himself by enlisting in the US Air Force, he discovers his long-lost and lonely father dying voiceless of cancer in hospital and chillingly re-encounters his unchanged mother, from whom he must break emotionally free to change the family pattern of destructiveness. The scouring of Pelzer's soul, including his regrets over a broken marriage, is the ultimate emotional rollercoaster in terms of growth through adversity. He gives it his all - as he promised "to give everything my all" as an eight-year-old when his mother deliberately held his arm over the gas stove to burn him.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
thoght provoking and inspiring,
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This review is from: A Man Named Dave (Hardcover)
I read this book while on holiday this year and could not put it down it was hard to beleive that a person had endured so much pain in their life but still found it in them to forgive and go on with life. It is difficult to reveiw the book without saying just how much this person is an extraordinary human being. I cannot begin to say how much admiration I feel for Dave to go on and write so well about obviously very bad experiences, the way it reads is that all that happens to us good and bad is a learning experience, he has talent that comes from within and used this in his writing very well. All I can say is a very painful experience not enjoyable to read about but nonetheless im glad he wrote it and we can all share and learn from it. I can sum this book up by saying Dave proves that we are all wothwhile and whatever happens learn from it and give hope to others. I say this because it certainly makes me think more of life and whats in it.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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Life CAN Get Better!,
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This review is from: A Man Named Dave (Hardcover)
"A Man Named Dave" is such a fantastic book and a 'must read' following the previous two books, if only you wish to find out how Dave's life carries on. I was moved to tears reading about his father and the still ever-present bitterness of his mother. To rid yourself of the "ghosts" of your past is something that you have to fight at and it means having to come to terms with events that are too painful to remember, but Dave shows us that it CAN be done and is worth doing! Thankyou Dave Pelzer for sharing your life - you are an inspiration to those (like myself) who need a guiding hand!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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The third and final chapter of a very moving life,
By A Customer
This review is from: A Man Named Dave (Hardcover)
I read the first part of this book last year and was deeply moved by the story of this young boys struggle and was desperate to find out how he recovered from such a horrendous ordeal. This book answers all the questions and is written with the compassion I would find difficult to have if I'd been treated in such a way. The book centres around Dave growing to love and trust again, and trying to understand why his mother did the things she did and why she continued to deny she did anything wrong even when confronted by her son as an adult. This book is well written and although the content maybe disturbing its has been written so its message is more important. I would recommend that you read the previous two books to get the full heart rending story. If you do nothing else this year read this trilogy it will make you laugh and cry but mostly it will make you appreciate how lucky you are. This should be read in schools to give other abused children the courage to speak out and not feel ashamed. It is an amazing story of courage, compassion and love. I couldn't put it down.
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