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Summary: This book was Excellent,
Review: This book was so inspiring. The abuse he went through is horrible and to see where he is today is just amazing. He is a miracle child and a brilliant writer. He has so many talents, it is great he is putting them to great use. He is saving others lives like they saved his. I commend you Dave...
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Summary: A man of honor, a man of resilience.
Review: After reading the previous 29 commentaries I felt compelled to add one more.Having had the privilege of meeting Dave and working with him in September of 1998 I can say he is a cut above. He is a gentleman in the truest sense of the word and has matured to a degree that most of us will never attain to in a lifetime. He has learned to forgive and go on, he is a living example of what determination can provide to resilience. When he presents to a group he doesn't dwell on the horrific child abuse he suffered at the hand of his mother nor the neglect he received from his father. Dave has another agenda. He is the encouragement everyone of us look for, whether we be "in" the system or "of" the system. He is the affirmation we need to do our jobs, whether it be foster parent, social worker, probation officer, or counsellor. Through his own resilience we see where the listener is lacking and must take courage and go on. "A Child Called 'It'" and "The Lost Boy" are now being used as text in some schools of social work. Anyone interested in children and their plight should read these books to gain a clear understanding of determination, courage, and the triumph of the human spirit.
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Summary: A must read for all foster parents.
Review: I am the parent to three foster children. All now grown, but still very much a part of our lives. This book helped me understand much better how a child is thinking and why they do some of the things they do. It helped me to understand better that the child's actions probably have nothing to do with how they feel about the foster parent but instead is about the child's survival. I felt the way David Pelzer wrote as he saw and felt the world as a child was extremely enlightening and was very grateful for the insights this book gave me when I read it several years ago. I feel it should be required reading for all foster parents.
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Summary: A must read for anyone who works with children.
Review: I read both books and all of my staff read them. None of us could put these book down when we read them. I would like to meet David and wrap my arms around him and hold him till we both feel better. The book was moving and depressing. It was amazing that the parents of David did not receive criminal charges for their actions. I would recommend this book for anyone who works with children and for those persons who deal with abusive parents. I am looking forward to the third book in the series and so are my staff.
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Summary: Life changing story!!
Review: There are no words to describe the pain I felt as I read the words describing the torture Dave endured at the hands of his mother and brothers. There are no words to describe the anger I felt at his father's betrayal. I have a hard time dealing with ignorance and prejudice, both of which I confronted as I read the story of Dave's life in foster care. I have seen Dave on television, I am amazed at how kind, gentle and loving he is. He is an inspiration to all of us that we can make choices for a better life. I eagerly await the final book of the trilogy, the closure is needed.
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Summary: To Know Him Is To Love Him....
Review: The more I learn about Dave Pelzer and what he went through in his life, and the determination with which he overcame obstacles, the more affection I feel for him. This book also opened my eyes about what a difference foster parents can make in the life of a child.
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Summary: Give Foster children a chance to be loved!
Review: I have recently read " A Child Called IT" and "The Lost Boy". I was so happy to finally see David rescued from his mother, and so disappointed to see him go through the pain of prejudice against foster children. They are still children and need and DESERVE someone's LOVE. I hope this book opens eyes towards foster care. I plan to become a foster parent and help kids find the love they need to grow and live on. Thank You Dave for your courage to relive those horrible years just to share with us. I wish and hope all children are as strong as you were and are. I can't wait to read "A man named Dave". Keep smiling! Your're an inspiration to us all.
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Summary: a heart wrenching story...if only he were a better writer.
Review: This is a story that needed to be told. My heart just cried for the poor child who experienced all the pain of his childhood. But, I can't help wishing the story had been written by a stronger author. Pelzer has an important message to communicate, and I hope that writing his book was cathartic for him, cleansing some of his pain, by putting it down in print. Still, the writing was weak. I wanted to cry more...
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Summary: A very brave little boy growing into an even braver Man
Review: I read this book in a matter of 6 hours...once I picked it up, I couldn't put it down. The degree of abuse this poor boy suffered is far greater than any one of us could ever imagine. My heart goes out to those who share similar experiences with dave, and to dave himself, for finding the courage and the bravery to tell the world his story and open our eyes. God Bless you
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Summary: Opened My Eyes
Review: I am a volunteer with Social Services in Edmonton, Alberta; I work as a tutor with children from disadvantaged backgrounds. I was struck by two things regarding the book "The Lost Boy" by Dave Pelzer. First, it made me realize what really goes on in the heads of kids who suffer, or who have suffered abuse and neglect. This book showed in an incredibly clear way why these kids act the way they do, why they are often so difficult to reach and so difficult to manage, and most importantly, why so many abused children and adults continue to blame themselves for their ill treatment, and so often recant their testimony in court and return to their abuser. What I admire most about the author is that in spite of every thing, he maintained his belief in God. Reading this book made my own faith stronger. Dave, thank God you made the right choice.
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