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Biography: general, Memoirs, True stories of heroism, endurance & survival, Prose: non-fiction, Child abuse, Ethical issues: prostitution & sex industry, Intergenerational relationships
The unforgettable true story of one child's courage, resilience and unyielding determination to survive - this is the story that moved the world.
'Immensely powerful and is an extraordinary testament to the human desire for survival' Daily Mail
A harrowing and inspiring true story of a young boy's abusive childhood, from internationally bestselling author Dave Pelzer.
Brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother - Dave became a slave; he was no longer a boy, but an 'it'.
His bed was an old army cot in the basement, his clothes were torn and unwashed, and when he was allowed the luxury of food it was scraps from the dog's bowl. The outside world knew nothing of the nightmare played out behind closed doors. But throughout Dave kept alive dreams of finding a family to love him.
This book covers the early years of his life and is an affecting and inspirational book of the horrors of child abuse and the steadfast determination of one child to survive. It is the first book in the My Story trilogy.
'Heartfelt... cannot fail to move you' Heat
More books by Dave Pelzer
Praise for A Child Called It
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This heartfelt true story of one child's courage to survive cannot fail to move you - HEAT
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His tale will both break and warm your heart - DAILY MIRROR
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A remarkable true story... Truly touching, and emotionally shocking. A marvel - BEST
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What has made Dave Pelzer's story a bestseller is that it is also a story of redemption. It is a story where love, kindness, patience and endurance triumph - DAILY MAIL
Dave Pelzer
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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