Rating: Summary: GREAT BOOK Review: This book is GREAT! I hate to read and I had to read a book for a book report project foe school. So, I have heard A LOT about this book and how good it is. So I went out and got it. I thought I wouldn't like it but the day I got it I started reading it. I read 60 pages in one night the most pages I have ever read in one night was like 6 or 7. And the time seemed to pass so fast cause this book is so good(it almost made me cry and wanna yell at that mother). I finished the book in 5 nights. Best book I have ever read. I went out and got the second book to it.
Rating: Summary: Review Review: This book was heart-stopping. I could not put it down once I started. After finishing, I immediately ordered the other 2 in the series. I would like to have an update as to what happened to the mother and other children. My heart goes out to David and his current family. Love prevails.
Rating: Summary: HARROWING Review: This is one of the most brutal accounts of child abuse I have ever encounted. It sickened me to think that such things could be done for so long without anyone suspecting the agony the young Dave Pelzer was going through. Or, worse yet, suspecting and doing nothing to alleviate it.The first in a trilogy, this book highlights the abuse dealt Dave by his estranged mother up until age ten. It left me feeling slightly numb. I give this book four stars because the story is so...horrendous. It is unlike anything I've read before. The style of writing, however, may discourage people seeking a 'grown up' account of the events that transpired from reading it. It is a book seen through the eyes of a child, and reads like it. It is relatively short, too (I finished in less than an hour at Coles). Despite these (unavoidable?) shortcomings, the pervading feeling I get from the author himself, as a child, was that he was a fiesty and courageous little boy, living under some of the most damaging circumstances known to man, and not only surviving but excelling at life. In that respect, the message of hope this book delievers is well worth the cover price. Dave Pelzer doesn't use his true-life story to obtain pity or friends, but instead speak out against the secretive horrors (and pervasive nature) of childhood physical and mental abuse (as well as some other actions that I can't seem to find classification for). Thank you, Dave, for making a difference.
Rating: Summary: A Child Called "It" Review: As the Editor of Child Abuse & Recovery for Suite101.com, and an incest and abuse survivor, I am always looking for information, web sites, and books that will let other survivors know that there is hope. A Child Called "It" is a book I would highly recommend for any survivor. I read the book in about 4 hours. The story may be triggering for many survivors and I am not ashamed to say that in several places, I cried,I screamed, I swore. We need more books like these, more survivors to speak out! Shout it loudly and do not be afraid! The truth will set us free! I commend Mr. Pelzer for his courage, tenacity and perserverance and thank him for writing this book.
Rating: Summary: Tears and Anger Review: This Book was extraordinary! I only hope that it reaches the mangnitude of people in this world that need to read a story like this one, and feel the emotions that should be stired within any human beings soul.
Rating: Summary: Parenting 101: Required Reading List Review: "A Child Called 'It'" made me sick. I loved it. David Pelzer is a new American hero who epitomizes courage and makes the problems of daily living--no matter how badly we THINK we have it-- look like a Sunday picnic. I'm going to put this book on my gift list for every wimp whiner and crier who dares complain how tough he has it. Want to know what a bad is? David Pelzer had years of bad days.
Rating: Summary: A Child Called "It", The Lost Boy, A Man Named Dave Review: These will be three of the best books that you will ever read! The trilogy is packed with emotion -- the fear, rejection, pain, endurance, determination, perserverence, and the ultimate triumph of his inspiring life that will touch your heart at the turn of every page. Dave Pelzer, a compelling author, has overcome every obstacle and withstood every test of his humanity to become one of the leading child abuse advocates of today. You owe it to yourself, your children, and all children, to learn from Dave's auto-biographies and to receive the vital message that he is destined to give.
Rating: Summary: AN INSPIRATION Review: As a teacher, I know how much love kids need. This book is a true inspiration to children and adults everywhere! Superb!
Rating: Summary: One of the greatest book I have read! Review: As a young adult (18),I am a true lover of great non-fiction stories, and this book, "A Child Called "IT" has made me realize that I am a lucky person to have such a wonderful, caring mother. It was very touching, moving yet melancholy story. As I was reading, I felt Dave's pain and sorrow. I have finished the book the same day I have bought it and I couldn't believe how I really got into it. My eyes were glued to the pages, each and every pages of the story. Although some of the parts of this book seem so unrealistic, I actually visualized all the scenes of this book. Now I am beginning to read the second book which is "The Lost Boy", but I would absolutely recommand to read this book first. Absolutely Amazing!
Rating: Summary: VERY Good Book! Review: I am a sophmore in high school and I read this book as a freshman. I am now reading the thrid book in this series. This book really showed me how lucky I am to live in a good home with good parents. At times this book was very sad and made me angry that someone could do this. This book caught my attention right away and kept it through the whole book. It made me want to know more about Dave and I had to go buy the second one. If you have already read Child Called IT I highly recommed that you read the next two in this series.
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