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Summary: Dave Pelzer
Review: Today, I heard Dave Pelzer speak at a grade-wide assembly. His words of wisdom were so convincing. He taught us to stand up for what we believe in, not get caught up in what other people do or think, and never start something you know you can't stop doing (alcohol use). Dave has been through so much, yet he does not whine, cry, or feel bad for himself- he has moved on with his life in a great way. Dave has become a counselor for those unfortunate kids in detention homes. He has got on with his life by becoming a motivational speaker for different groups and schools. He has also won four Olympic Gold Medals, been honored by the President as a great person, and won a World award- all for RECOVERING, MOVING ON, and INFLUENCING OTHERS to make right decisions in their lives. After today, I have a new perspective on life! I plan to read Mr. Pelzer's book very soon. I hope this helped you all in understanding the book even a little bit better.
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Summary: The Best Book I have read about an account of Child Abuse
Review: This book was highly recommended to me from a friend. I started this book yesterday and finished it today. I was engrossed in this book that it made me think of another child abuse case: Lisa Steinberg. I don't know if anyone has heard of that case but as I was reading this book, I kept thinking, How can a parent do this to their own flesh and blood. Mr. Pelzer, I would like to commend you for writing this book. It took a lot of courage and determination. Thank you for writing such a wonderful book
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Summary: A Story All Should Read
Review: It is difficult to put into words the effect this book can have on a person. Dave Pelzer is truly a hero. His story is courageous. I have encouraged my friends to read this book and they have all been touched in amazing ways as well. It is certainly an incredible story.
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Summary: In the minority
Review: While this is near the end of a long line of reviews I would like to agree with the few who were as appalled by this book as I. As a former foster parent of severely abused children I find Mr. Pelzer's "true" account fantastic and sensationalistic. There are too many unanswered questions regarding the adults involved in his life. He paints himself as a hero - while he did what any one of us or the other many abused children do every day - he did his best to survive in a horrible situation. While I do not discount his pain I do question how accurate his memory is. His account seems the exaggerated memory of a child. And what is the redeeming value of the book? What is the reader to learn from his pain? Mr. Pelzer: get more therapy and move on with your life. There are plenty of survivors out there doing wonderful things - join them!
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Summary: A Child Called "IT"
Review: My friend was reading this book and told me to read it because it was really good. At first i didn't believe her until I sat down and started reading it and then I couldn't put this book down until I was finished reading it. I ran out the next day and bought Davids other two books. It was that good. I cryed a alot while reading it, because it was very sad what David had to go thought. No one should have to go thought what his mother put his did to him. This book opened a new door in my life, because in a way I didn't know what was happening in the world around me. I was brought up by 2 loving parents for the first 10-11 years of my life and even after that I was shelded by what was happening in the world. I didn't think parents could be that mean to there own child. David is a very brave man to have gotten though his childhood years and then to sit down and write this book and two others. This is a must read book. I've told all my friends about this book and the others.
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Summary: Very touching book
Review: Once I picked this book up I could not put it down. I read and read until there was no more to read. This book is so good I went out and bought his other two books. He shows strength in a way I would have nevered thought of.
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Summary: Very moving
Review: This is a brilliant book,its so moving. His mother must be such a monster that she can do all that sick stuff to an innocent child. I'd just like to say to the person that said this book needed a story line.....get a life,its not meant to be a thriller you get pleasure out of its meant to move you and make you realise about human nature.
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Summary: What A Fascinating Story
Review: Oh my Gosh! What Dave Pelzer has been through.After reading this book, I went out and bought ten more copies to give away. What I was giving away was hope! That Mr. Pelzer could go through what he did and come back as strong as he is is nothing short of a miracle. Dave shares his whole life with us and holds nothing back! While some of it is graphic and hard to read, it is ultimately a story of triumph. The book is not an easy read- I had to literally put the book down several times to wipe away the tears- but I believe I am a better person for having read the book. It puts things into perspective. God bless you, Mr. Pelzer. You are loved.
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Summary: A Child Called It
Review: I thought this book was well written and took a lot of courage to do. I have read all three of Dave's books, and give the guy a lot of credit: not just for sharing his personal life, but also for turning all his negative upbringings to positive outcomes.... I know from experience that he has many haunting memories, but can overcome them through sharing his past. I understand that these reviews are each readers opinions, but when I read a review written from Maria that basically said that Dave was a liar, I was a bit ticked off. If you were brought up in a certain environment from the early years, you think life is suppose to be that way. Even if you start to figure out that things are wrong, you feel trapped and scared to make a big move. A lot of people back then kept to themselves and did not get involved. Unless you have walked in the shoes of an abused person, you should never judge them. I highly recommend reading all of Dave's books.
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Summary: Crime Against Humanity
Review: I consider Mrs.Pelzer the scum of the Earth. If she is dead, she should be placed in the deepest bowels of hell with her fellows-Adolf Hitler,Joseph Stalin,Vladmir Lenin,and Moa Tse Tung.There are nothing thinis child could have ever done.This story is on the same level as the first reports of the Nazi death camps or the final murder of the Romanov family.David Paelzer did her more of a favor in not reveling her name.And his dad.Well he was a coward.He was a wimp,not a man.Letting his son be tortured like this without raising a voice let alone stopping her made this scum lower then his evil wife.It is great that Dave Pelzer is doing well and a final insult and the last laugh to his deranged mother.
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