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Summary: unreal!
Review: Anyone who works with children needs to read this series. So many times we are amoung children that are abused and no one knows it. In Dave's books he tells us how he would try to reach out to people but they didn't know it. I work with children and now I know what to watch for and what to do if I notice any of this. Dave is a man that has been threw a lot and NO ONE should ever know the kind of hurt he did. My heart goes out to Dave and all the abused people in the world. Thank you Dave for writing this series!
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Summary: The most moving experience on paper
Review: I have read all three books in the series, and I feel I have gained so much from all 3. Dave, as a boy, lived as no child should ever have to live. I am a single mom and have done everything in my power to surround my child with as much love as possible,so it almost was impossible to imagine any mother torturing her own flesh and blood as "The Mother" did with Dave.. After reading this book, not only did I feel extreme sorry for Dave and all other abused children in our world, but I also felt an extreme sense of pride for him and the amazing accomplishments he has made in his life. This is a must read. You will cry with Dave, laugh with him, and get angry at him so many times in this book. But most importantly, you will learn about surviving, willpower, trust, and how we all have to ability to make a difference. Thank you Dave Peltzer for making such a difference. I kiss and hug my child a little longer and a little harder each and every night because of what you've taught me. You're better than Superman!
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Summary: remarkable
Review: I read all three of the books, I have to admit that I found it very hard to read, at times. I did finish them and was glad I did. It is so hard for us to believe that another human being can treat someone so terribe, but to have that person be your mother, the one that gave life to you. I have 2 adorable boys, and I admit there are days that they get on my nerves, but to take their childhood away from them to torture them is completly unthinkable. I marvle at Dave Pelzer, you have a very strong soul, where many of us would have given up.
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Summary: Absolutely Wonderful
Review: I have read all of Dave's books and while the first two were very disturbing to read, A Man Called Dave was wonderful. It really shows people how a person can overcome so many heartaches in their life. The first A Child Called It was very heart wrenching and graphic. It made me so angry to think that a mother and father can treat their own flesh and blood so cruelly. A Lost Boy was not as graphic but still extremely sad. Dave is such an inspiration to us all and makes us think how lucky we are to have been brought up the way we have. God knows that there was a reason why he endured all he had and clearly after reading the books I can understand why. My heart goes out to Dave and all the abused children in the world and may God bless them and keep them away from this evil.Thank you Dave for writing these amazing books. It really opened up my eyes and I am sure everyone else's.
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Summary: GOD BLESS YOU, DAVE! WE LOVE YOU, DAVE!
Review: THIS BOOK IS TRULY A STERLING SUCCESS STORY. IT IS A HEARTWARMING TRIO OF THE SURVIVAL OF A BOY/MAN WHO SUFFERED THE MOST HEINOUS TYPE OF MATERNAL ABUSE IMAGINABLE. DAVE RISES LIKE A MIGHTY FALCON AND SOARS TO VICTORY, HIS VOICE THE VOICE OF HOPE FOR MANY. HE IS CLEARLY A VERY REMARKABLE MAN WHO HAS TAKEN SOME VERY HORRIBLE LIFE CONDITIONS AND USED THEM AS TEACHING TOOLS TO INSPIRE OTHERS TO JOIN HIM IN HIS QUEST. NICE JOB, DAVE. JUST REMEMBER WE ARE WITH YOU ALL THE WAY! THE WORLD CERTAINLY NEEDS MORE LIKE YOU.
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Summary: impressed, sad, angry and amazed
Review: I read customer reviews prior to purchasing this book. I decided, based on one woman's critique that the story was too redundant;-rehashing the 1st 2 books in the trilogy, that I would go ahead and read this book without having read the first two. I found the story riveting. I'd wanted to read this to hear the story of someone who survived the ordeal of child abuse and came out of it a whole person. I was impressed, sad, angry, and amazed. I would recommend this book to anyone seeking encouragement regarding or belief in a life after abuse. After reading this I of course had to get the other 2 books in the trilogy. I bought and read the first this afternoon. Although I understand that the idea was the story was being told in the words of a child I was far less impressed. Maybe this work set out to be a trilogy from the beginning, but it seemed to me that the book came to a sudden ending for no reason. If you plan to read all 3 books read them in order. Otherwise, just read the final book.
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Summary: A Man Called Dave is an inspiration!
Review: This is one son's survival of a harrowing childhood in which his mother, unhindered by any intervention, besieged her oldest child with imprisonment, starvation & torture. This is the third in David J. Pelzer's memoirs yet is complete unto itself.Because of the childhood Dave survived he was uneducated in the ways of society & the military yet this resilient young man sets out to earn a career in the air force where he thrives. Along the way he marries the first girl he meets & has a son who gives his life meaning. Even though his marriage is fraught with trouble there are good times & when it finally ends it is done so with kindness. When, after many years, he reconnects with his mother & visits her in the home of his childhood, we get to watch as the cobra mesmerizes her prey until... Must remember that Dave's childhood was before most of the laws about child abuse in the home were even thought of let alone enacted! The truly inspirational transformation in Dave's memoir is his relationship with his dying father & the well of compassion & forgiveness he finds within. Then the love of his life enters & Dave is truly on the way to healing. All this while he has been giving talks about surviving abusive childhoods & writing books. In time he has become a major voice in the protection & survival of battered children. An amazing, heart-wrenching vital read! Highly recommended! For more of my reviews do check out [my website]
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Summary: A Man Named Dave
Review: I have read all three of David Pelzer's books. I can not tellyou how moving the series of books has been for me. To see what thischild had to go through to become the man that he is today is overwhelming. He has the strength and courage that every man only dreams of having in his lifetime. I do not know how he found the strength to confront his mother or how he found the compassion in his heart to find forgiveness. I can only hope that I can find the same kind of strength and compassion in my lifetime. I adopted a toddler from foster care as well and know the trama that these children face every day of their lives. I will share this story with my son and only hope that he can find the same kind of peace in his heart. Thank you, David for opening up your life to us so that you can help all of these children that are in the same situation. You give us all strength.
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Summary: Great novel from a truly inspiring man.
Review: If you need a little inspiration; you need to read this book. If you are searching for a book that makes you want to give back to your community or humanity; this is the one. However, I do believe that if you have read the first two novels from Dave's autobiographical trilogy A MAN NAMED DAVE may be a little dissapointing. Pelzer's third installment was quite redundant and gave way too many details about his recollections. At times it was hard to get through a chapter because he droned on. Especially since I had read many of the details in his past two novels. But writing style and repetitiveness aside, the message Dave is trying to convey is still enlightening and clear. The human spirit is a glorious thing and it can empower us to become better people and overcome gaping pot holes and bumps in the roads of our lives.
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Summary: A MUST READ!
Review: I have read all three books and they were all great. But the last one was the best, showing how a strong willed person can over come anything. I mean anything. Dave's books help me realize that hey my childhood was not so bad! I read all three books in less than three days. I just could not put them down. What a wonderful story of triumph, courage, and streangth to carry on. These books will certainly make anyone who reads them and has children, realize just how sweet and special they are. God Bless Dave, you deserve the best of everything.
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