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Summary: David Peltzer captures the spirit of one abused boy
Review: This story is a remarkable gift to a reader. For those of us that have never experienced or heard of child abuse situations, this story will enlighten. David Peltzer is an unbelievably strong person, that was abused as a child. In this story, he reflects on the abuse that he suffered through growing up. There are explicit and gastly descriptions of the daily torture that this boy went through. He is able to have strength to carry on and make each day one where he wakes up and endures the pains. As you read each page, you are driven with the thought that you yourself would have never been able to make it with the abuse that he deals with daily. There is a sequel to the story and David is working on the last of the set.
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Summary: Heart felt adult written book with the heart of a child!
Review: I simply loved this book, but ached at the idea of a child being abused to this extent. What kind of mother could committ these acts of blatant disrespect for human life? For people who think they have had or do have bad lives, please read this book! You will gain a new understanding for the life you have been given!
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Summary: Exellent
Review: I read A Child Called It in 2 hour. I also read The Lost Boy in the same amount of time . Both of these books should make everyone relize how precious life is . I can't wait until A Man Named Dave comes out.
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Summary: Absolutely Amazing and thought provoking book.
Review: When I read A Child called "IT" I felt sick and deeply sadened that any child has to face such evil. I do believe an important part of the book is to get more people involved in foster care. If it disgusts you..do something about it. Can't wait for the next one.
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Summary: A very emotional account of an abused child
Review: A chilling account of a boys day to day struggle to survive his mothers abuse. This book was very shocking, but hard to put down. Just when it seemed that there could be nothing worse done to this child, his mother would create an even worse situation for him. An excellent book that I would highlly recommend. You won't be able to put it down.
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Summary: Shock and anger
Review: Disgust is the best word I can use for Mr. Pelzer's mother and father. A Child Called 'It' is very hard to read (not because it is poorly written) but because it is so difficult to read what this poor child experienced.The book is very well written and described the story of this little boy in such a way that it made me want to go into that home and stop this mother and father. How can any human being treat another the way this woman treated her son? Mr. Pelzer is truly a survivor, but I couldn't help but wonder what happened to his cruel mother and ignorant father. Hopefully, The Lost Boy : A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a Family will reveal the answer.
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Summary: A wake up call to the world !
Review: I'm only twelve and I read this masterpiece in fifteen minutes flat. I kept asking myself one question : WHY ? What kind of sick person would make a poor boy suffer so much as Mr. Pelzer did? This is a woderful book. However, the physical torture that Dave passes through is sometimes painful to read.
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Summary: The most moving story you will ever read
Review: This book is the most amazing story anybody could read. The contents of this book will not only move you, but will rip the emotions from this boy's body,and place them into your own. After reading, this man is definitely anybody's hero. This book is about a boy who for reasons not known to myself was put through the Hell that many of us cannot imagine. Written superbly for people of all ages. This story is a great one to give to children in their early teens to maybe show them how lucky they are, and also to have somebody to think about when they believe they are having the roughest time ever imaginable. David Pelzer has managed to put the reader in the story with him so in a way they also feel the physical and emotional pain he went through. The best part is knowing what a wonderful human being he has become with his own family and courage to guide him. Good luck to you David, wherever you are!!!
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Summary: A must read for anyone interested in being foster parents.
Review: As a child care organization administrator, I have recommended Pelzer's books to all new staff and to people interested in becoming foster parents or child care workers. The reality is that there are many, many children out there who have had similar childhoods and not enough foster parents for them. My agency would like to invite David to speak at a regional foster care conference. CS
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Summary: This book left me wondering how anyone could survive this.
Review: after i started to read this book i didn't put it down. i read it from cover to cover in one sitting. this book left me with so many questions that i can not wait to read the sequel.
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