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Summary: Hit home and opened my eyes to forgiving my Mom and Dad
Review: First of all I would like to say that nit picking a few details in the series of three books is pretty petty. The books were written by a man that not only had to relive his childhood to write these stories, he had to open his heart up to this pain that know one could know but Dave. I am happy that he choose to help those of us out there that were to scared to really admit that we had to face the reality of abuse. I too along with many others are happy that we have the help of these three books. I get upset because some people comment about the story and it's being true or not. My question to them is... Have you ever been locked out of your home and not fed for a week at a time and then steal from your neighbors so you can eat? Have you ever been duct taped to a bed and abused physically and mentally or perhaps beat with a belt till you brusied and in some cases bleed? All because I stole a piece of bread ??? The list could go on and on, but that is pretty much the just of what I am tring to get across. If you have not lived that situation then do not doubt the words of those that have. Consider yourselves lucky to have had a real happy childhood. Oh yes, I too forgave my Mom and Dad and I feel like that was the right thing to do.
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Summary: In real life some questions remain unanswered.
Review: An excellent, self-revealing book. A true profile of courage. I admired Dave's courage to become a "whole" person and not repeat his parents mistakes. Dave's determination to help abused kids regardless of the cost to himself was inspiring.The question of "why" Mother changed was not answered.....this is "REAL LIFE", often we don't know why bad things happen. We like neat endings, but this is not fiction. This side of Heaven Dave will never know how many abused kids he has helped; and how many adults he has encouraged to forgive those who have hurt them. Dave, Thank you.
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Summary: Worth the read!
Review: Dave not only bravely endures a hellish existence, but continues as a grown man to stand up to adversity. For those of you who don't understand why he forgives his mother, I think he essentially made it clear. Forgiveness is a gift you give yourself. You can pick up and leave the anger behind from there or live a lifetime dwelling on it. Clearly, Dave is of strong character who knows the importance of moving on. His book is a testimonial of moving on to challenge after challenge. It certainly gave me a new appreciation for my challenges.
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Summary: Good book, shows a lot of character building
Review: I find that this book shows a lot of his character building. It shows his true love for his son, new wife. I am glad that he ended up happy, but I still don't see how he was able to forgive his mother totally. I am glad he is at peace, but at the same time don't see how he forgave all that happened. IT STILL HAPPENED. Is it just a way of denying to cope or is it real forgiveness?
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Summary: Incredible reading ... incredible writing ...
Review: I read both "A Child Called It" and "The Lost Boy" today ... I cannot find the words to express what I feel at this moment. I've started this review a couple of times but the words I wrote were inadaquate ... God bless you Dave. As Carl Miguel said, BRAVO!!
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Summary: Dave you are a true hero in alot of peoples worlds
Review: I am a student working towords a degree in Crime Victims\Survivor Services and hope to continue on in the field to become a Social Worker and I just wanted to say that this is the best series of books that I have ever read. Dave is truely a hero and should be applauded more for the work that he has done for the world. While reading these books I actually found myself crying, or feeling his pain with him and also sharing in his joy. Dave, I wish that their were more people like you in this world with your courage!!!
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Summary: Yeah, Dave!!
Review: I'm a senior in school, and I've been waiting desperately for this book. I cannot say enough how much I enjoyed reading how Dave got through all the crap he did, and became a good, normal person. I also want to tell the reader from NJ (Oct 12), who said there were contradictions: First, the first chapter in the last book was March 4 (not March 5). March 5 was in the first book, so of course there are different scenes!! Even as a teen, I know that! Secondly, maybe since Dave was writing the other books "through the eyes of a child", like he said in the front of the books, and since the kid was beaten and starved every day, maybe Dave wrote that it was a Friday in the first book because that's what the kid character actually thought! Maybe the kid lost track of time?! I did a book report on his books and heard Dave speak at a local school and he said he wanted to be as exact as possible, so he wrote what the kid thought at that time! Anyway, GREAT BOOK DAVE!! YOU HAVE LOTS OF FANS OUT HERE! WE LOVE YOU!!!
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Summary: Gives most answers to questions causing new ones.
Review: I was dying to get A Man Named Dave since I wanted to know what became of Mother and Father and his siblings. I was also looking forward to finding out how Dave came to the point he now is at and what happened with the mother of his son. Well this book gave more details to the Child Called It days. One problem is the first chapter contradicts the first chapter in A Child Called It and The Lost Boy. First of all March 5, 1973 was a Monday not a Friday. Second of all the last morning on both books seriously contradict one another. On A Child Called It...David gets breakfast for once, gets hit while doing dishes, gets a ride to school, has a lunch. On A Man Named Dave his last morning finds him getting thrown down the stairs, No lunch, walking to school. This is confusing...I do not try to nit pick but how can both versions of what happened be true unless he got several incidents mixed up with each other and unknowingly merged them into the one incident... Other questions are what became of his brothers? Is Grandmother still living? Mother is dead and in Hell though. I was disappointed that she still blamed David for what she did. Also I am disappointed that he and his brothers lost touch. I was glad to see that in spite of his tough life David has grown and continued to tell his story. Sad to say there are alot of David Pelzers out there. One thing positive though is abuse is no longer tolerated and action is taken when suspicion of abuse arrises. Reading this book makes me feel as iff Dave is part of my own family. He has courage allowing us into his life as much as he has. I am looking forward though to more TV appearences and the movie they plan on making. Still David should have closely compared first chapters on the first and third books. This brings the rating down a bit.
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Summary: Dave, You Are One in a Million
Review: Thank you so much for sharing your story of triumph with us. This third book is one you won't want to put down as you cheer David on, weep with him, and share his pain. I have now read all three books and will eagerly await a fourth in the years to come, describing your future grandchildren and more of your wonderful insights on life.
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Summary: Bravo Dave!
Review: I am so glad I had the pleasure of reading this book! I have been waiting for a long time to read the conclusion to this amazing story. I have never waited for the release of a book before! I read it over the weekend, when I wasn't reading it I was thinking about it or dreaming about it. This series has touched me deep inside. Though I have never been through a lifetime of pain, I can definitely feel Dave's pain. I would highly recommend the entire series to anyone! It is such a tragedy but it is very uplifting at the same time, just to know that things turned out the way they have for Dave! Thanks for touching so many lives, definitely a story worth telling.
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