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by Dave Pelzer (Author) "March 5, 1973, Daly City, California - I'm late ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 528 pages
  • Publisher: Orion (16 Sep 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0752864017
  • ISBN-13: 978-0752864013
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 3.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (60 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 13,248 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A CHILD CALLED 'IT' is Dave Pelzer's story of a child beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played torturous, unpredictable games that left one of her three sons nearly dead. Dave was no longer considered a son, or a boy, but an 'it'. 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. 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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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.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, 22 Nov 2004
This review is from: My Story: A Child Called It, The Lost Boy, A Man Named Dave (Paperback)
This trilogy, is moving, heartbreaking and at times unbelievable. The strengh and resilance of David is humbling. This is a book that will stay with me for a long time, a must read, and for me life changing.
David is truely an amazing, extremely articulate person. Read this book and join him in his harrowing journey to find his peace.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartbreaking true story, 27 Dec 2003
This review is from: My Story: A Child Called 'It', The Lost Boy, A Man Named Dave: "A Child Called It", "The Lost Boy", "A Man Named Dave" (Hardcover)
My Story is a book that you will not be able to put down. You will wake in the night, wanting to just read the next chapter (then the next, then the next!!). It is so tragic you can only wish that it weren't true. Anybody who has children will give them extra hugs while reading this book. It is the true story of a boy mentally and physically abused by his mother from the age of 4 until his rescue, at the age of 12, by his teachers and social services, and this only after his arms were raw where he had had to clean the bathroom with a mixture of bleach and scouring powders - this wasn't bad on his usual scale, he had been made to drink the concoction in the past. You will read the book in tears, hoping that there is going to be a happy ending. This is truly a story of bravery beyond imagination. It is hard to imagine a child going through this torture and coming out the other end. "My Story" has 400+ pages. I received it as a Christmas present on 25.12.2003 and have just finished it, 27.12.2003. It is that riveting. Read this if you feel brave enough, but have the tissues handy!!
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars At Last, 29 Jan 2005
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This review is from: My Story: A Child Called It, The Lost Boy, A Man Named Dave (Paperback)
At last the trilogy is complete in one book, taking you through the series of harrowing events that encircled David Pelzers life...of child abuse beyond that of your imagination....but also of hope,endurance,strength and hope!
Must read book!!!
also read Nightmares Echo by Katlyn Stewart
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4.0 out of 5 stars Life Changing!
Once you pick up the first book of the trilogy you begin a journey that will most likely change the way you look at the world. Read more
Published 1 month ago by King Kenny

5.0 out of 5 stars Compelling
So far I've only read the first of these "A Child Called It", it's hard to read due to the content, but absolutely compelling, once I started, I couldn't put it down. Read more
Published 6 months ago by L. Staples

5.0 out of 5 stars My Story by Dave Pelzer
Excellent autobiography. Very touching and inspiring. A true gruelling experience of how to overcome all odds with perseverance, and shine.
Published 7 months ago by Lynne

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Buy
This book is very good, and very easy to take with you when travelling rather than carrying 3 different books, Excellent value for money. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Nicole Rogers

1.0 out of 5 stars Fiction?
I read this book and found it so unbelievable that I did not believe it. It just did not ring true to me at all. Read more
Published 12 months ago by V. Rendall

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Survival
What to say. The whole story left me breathless, staring into space, uncomprehending, wishing I could turn back time and remove that little boy from his terrible fears and... Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2007 by I LOVE BOOKS

5.0 out of 5 stars A Child Called It
This is by far the most amazing book I have read. It is discraceful how a mother could single out one son out of, was it 3 she had? and bully him so badly. Read more
Published on 13 April 2007 by G. M. Marney

2.0 out of 5 stars Am I The Only One...
...who doubts the accuracy of David's account? There are several inconsistencies in his book, for example on one page he states that he could never remember the colour of his... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2007 by S. Baker

5.0 out of 5 stars UNBELIEVABLE!
At 16, i borrowed the first book, a child called it, off a friend, and ended up buying the whole lot, what a fantastic, well written account of a young boy and how he grew up,... Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2006 by E. Sisson

5.0 out of 5 stars Remarkable
Remarkable story, remarkable man.

The book is heartbreaking and is a source of inspiration for wanting to work with children. Read more
Published on 27 Aug 2006 by Serenity

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