The Lost Boy: A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a Family

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Summary: Words Can Not Describe...
Review: Words can not describe my feelings after reading both books by David Pelzer. I am saddened by the thoughts of this child being hurt, and grateful to everyone who helped him. I have often thought about being a foster parent, and "The Lost Boy" gave me insights to how a child who was abused feels and what he/she struggles through, to be accepted and loved, and respected and appreciated. My heart goes out to David and I wish him and his son all the love and happiness. Also, to everyone who helped him or who helps any children, keep on helping!! Foster parents, police officers, teachers, and everyone else: do not give up. Without you, a life for a child would be worse. This book taught me a lot about child abuse and "the system". It is a must read for anyone who cares about children. Thank you David for having the courage to write this book!!

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Summary: A must read book by everyone!
Review: I have just finished reading "A Child Called IT" and "The Lost Boy". We all have our opinions. What you must look at is the time when it happened and it did say that it was written THROUGH the eyes of a child. It did leave you with a lot of questions that went unanswered. Let us look at what we WALKED AWAY WITH. If you believe what he had to write or not, look in your house. What is it that YOUR child longs for? What was it that YOU longed for from your parents? I know I have always wanted the love and approval from my parents. What is it you can do to change the life of a child, ANY child? In "The Lost Boy", he is getting more love from strangers than he did his own parents. It is not the same! I have thought about becoming a Foster Parent. I walked away from this book with a feeling of having to help in some way. Thank you Dave!

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Summary: I will never be the same after reading Dave's books
Review: I could not put A Child Called It down nor The Lost Boy. At first I did not want to buy the book when I saw what it was about, but I am forever changed because of it. It made me want to reach out to that little boy to love and nurture him. However, I am about 20 years to late. The lesson here is there are many lost boys and girls in our community that I can reach out to. It may not be a child who is abused, but rather lonely or sad for whatever reason. Our children are our future and it is up to us to make a difference in their lives. That is the message I received after reading his two books. I am awaiting the last book to answer many questions. I am saddened that he does not have a relationship with his brothers today. I wish they would reach out to him or vice versa. They could make up for a lot of lost time. I would reccomend this book to anyone. It is the most inspirational story I have ever read.

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Summary: I thank the good Lord David survived such horrific abuse.
Review: I read both of these books and am anxiously awaiting the last one! I think that something so wonderufl has come out of such a horrible life this child/man had to live. I am very curious to find out more about the autho and his siblings. I would also like to know more about the mother. If there is anyway that I can contact the author please let me know. I would really like to see if there is some way that I can help in such a congested system. The future is our children.

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Summary: HE HELPED ME UNDERSTAND MY OWN TORMENTS
Review: I READ IN ONE REVIEW THAT THEY WERE LOOKING FOR ANSWERS TO A CHILD CALLED IT. APPARENTLY THIS PERSON HAS NOT KNOW OR LIVED IN A ABUSIVE SITUATION. WHEN YOU DO YOUR ONLY THOUGHTS ARE SURVIVAL. YOU CAN EITHER GIVE INTO IT AND LET IT DESTORY YOU OR YOU GO ON AND GET AS FAR AWAY FROM THE PAIN AS YOU CAN.YOU DON'T WANT ALL THE ANSWERS. YOU JUST WANT TO BE FREE. THIS IS WHAT I READ, FELT AND ALSO HELPED ME UNDERSTAND WHY I BECAME THE PERSON THAT I AM. I GOT BEYOND IT ALL, SO DAVID WELL DONE AND THANK YOU AGAIN FOR ONCE AGAIN YOU HAVE TOUCHED MY HEART AND NOW YOU HAVE TOUCHED MY SOUL. CASS

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Summary: this touched my soul
Review: As I READ this book the tears flowed freely from my eyes, I WAS SO COMPLETELY overwhelmed with the strength,the compassion and passion in which David told his story. He has come from the depths of hell, yet grew to be close with heaven and at peace with himself. TRUELY TOUCHING TO SEE THAT HE BUILT HIMSELF INTO A WONDERFUL PERSON , THANK YOU DAVID FOR YOU HAVE TOUCHED MY SOUL..... CASS

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Summary: A boy called "IT" broke my heart
Review: I can hardly believe that a mother could treat her child as David Pelzer was treated. It amazes me the things he did to survive. It broke my heart and made me wish all children could read about his life. I can not imagine a punishment strong enough for a parent capable of such terrible things as David endured. May God always bless him.

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Summary: Realy good
Review: I have read both books a child called it and the lost boy,and i found them both realy good.I think it shows how a child has the willpower to do what he want`s with his life they may have trouble ajusting to a new life when most of there life has been of beating and hunger but I think David is an eceptional person with the power to do whatever he want.I loved the epilog at the end of the book it goes and get you right in your guts. I wish to tell David that it take a creat person to go on after what he whent true keep on your good work cant wait to read your next book.Hoping to hear if you got maried and stil are and if you got more contact with the rest of your family.

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Summary: Sad but true,Pelzer's situation was Sad but true!
Review: When I read it, I wanted it to stop,but wouldn't let myself put the book down, though,when I read the last page, I didn't want to stop! His descriptions gave me the chills, his truth made me cry! After I read it, I realized how much I take forgranted! It made me open my eyes to what is going on around me! It made me want to help anyone I can. The way he wrote, made it seem as though he was talking to me! It was amazing! The line " Sad but True '' kept being reinforced through my mind, but I could barely comprehend how a mother could do this!

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Summary: From childhood victim to adult victor.
Review: David Pelzer, against all the odds, grew into a respected, loving and compassionate man. This book will inspire anyone who thinks they have a "tough life" to try harder. He is living proof that the human spirit can overcome most anything. Wonderful and inspiring!