A Man Named Dave

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Summary: Heart-Moving
Review: I love the book called It. I was crying through out the whole book. I was also mesmerized at Dave's courage to live as a child. I feel for him as a little boy. I just want to say, I am so proud of you David for keeping the faith in God and in yourself. You have made a difference in my life. Thank you so much :-)

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Summary: A riveting story of one man's battle for freedom.
Review: The book A Man Named Dave was an immaculate book about one mans life. He tells a tale of his life that brings us back into his childhood and makes us witness the brutal torture of his mother. He then takes us into his life on his own when he joins the airforce. In this book, David goes through many trials and tribulations down his trail of life. From being beaten by his mother, to being passed from foster home to foster home, to dealing with the death of his father. David experiences, probably, the most horrifying things that can happen to a person. David learnes that he is no longer weak but strong and knows now that he can stay strong for the rest of his life. This book recieves five stars from me and should by everyone who challenges the life of David Pelzer in this book.

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Summary: A Man Named Dave
Review: I have all three books. When I started to read them I had finished them in a two week period. I have let some of my friend and family read these books. We all still can not believe what you ahve gone through. You have showed us that if a person puts their mind to something that you can succed. You also have showed us the meaning of forgiveness. I still can not belive that you can forgive parnets that have treated you so badly that you can forgive. In my eyes that makes you a bigger person than they will be or have been. You have also broken that chain of abuse with your own son. That takes a lot to do. Some people who have been abused still abuse. You also have showed us not to turn our backs on childern that have been abused. That we all can do something to help them. You are a strong and wonderful person. You have built a standing relationship with your Grandmother and Brothers. That takes a lot to build that relationship when your mother is trying to mess up your life. A lot of my unanswered questions where in your last book. You are a wonderful person and deserve everything wonderful that happens in your life. God Blessl.

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Summary: Great Book
Review: I have read all of Pelzer's books, and I am quite pleased with them. I am glad to see that he found the meaning of life,and hope he remains strong. This book showed me how disturbed some people can get. I am now viewing my life in a different way, to this, I am more patient with my son and I see him as my savior.

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Summary: Unexpected Outcome of Continuing Story
Review: "A Man Named Dave" is a sequel to the books, "AChild Called It", and "The Lost Boy." Although thefirst two books reveal all the horrific experiences this man endured as a child, this book reveals all the courage and strength he had and the power of forgiveness. When I read the first two books, after I read each one, I could not believe that a child could ever endure such apalling forms of abuse. I kept looking for closure, wanting to see his mother be held accountable and punished. I felt angry and frustrated that it was never revealed and couldn't believe this child was still seeking his mother's approval. When I started to read "A Man Named Dave", that is what I wanted the book to reveal. I was hoping to see her punished. As I started to read through the chapters of this book, I began to see things differently. Dave wanted the reader to see his experiences in a different view. He wanted to show the reader, instead of hate and punishment, forgiveness, which I never expected with all the anger I felt reading the first two books. In fact, I couldn't imagine. As you read what Dave is trying to say, you begin to see things differently. I believe that all his courage, strength, triumph, and success was her punishment. To see that he overcame this, is so incredible, it does bring closure to this issue in this particular case. It also brings a sense of relief. These are excellent books by Dave Pelzer and I encourage everyone to read them. Fortunately it is a very happy ending. Dave deserves and is truly blessed. What respect!

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Summary: Unbelievable!
Review: A very powerful book about moving on, forgiveness, and coming full circle. A must read for anyone who has experienced hardship(s) in life, or has suffered from poor self esteem. Dave Pelzer proves not only can you survive; but you can SUCCEED!

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Summary: Forgiveness
Review: In this book dave met with his mother for all the horrible things she did to him in a child called "it". Dave forgave his mother for all the horrible things she did to him as a little child. This was a great book.

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Summary: What a man
Review: It is truely amazing that a person that has dealt with what Dave has can right the wrongs done to him throughout life and survive as he has. My young sons have read all three books and are amazed at what he went through and what his mother got away with. He is quite a man! Good Luck Dave in everything that you do!

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Summary: A Great Finish
Review: I was thrilled to finally get to read the third book in this trilogy. Like the first two, it was a compelling read. He has an incredible story, and I feel very fortunate that I was able to share in it. I feel "satisfied" now that I finished this book. Thank you, David Pelzer, for showing us how to overcome and forgive.

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Summary: A Man Named Dave
Review: It Took me two weeks to read all of this books and they were great. This last book told every one just how David Changed his life and how much he wanted to be somebody and wanted to be loved and important to people. He has changed his life with his courage. He has also opened peoples eyes and changed their lives just by telling people his story of his life and that you can make your life the way you want to know matter how you were brought up just as long as you have courage and really want to be someone in your life.