El nino sin nombre : la lucha de un ni o sobrevivir

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Summary: I read both books in the past 12 hours. I was so moved.
Review: In my naive world, I was sickened to hear how a mother that gave birth to a new life - her own flesh - could be so cruel. Dave, I have thought of you all day with tears and with great pride. Somehow by the grace of God, you survived. You are forever a sense of strength and power, faith and love. I stand up and admire you for believing in you. You are incredible. When is "A Man Named Dave" being published? I am ready to grow with you some more.

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Summary: Extremely saddening
Review: This book, which I read in about 2 hours, was so incredibly sad, I couldnt stop myself from crying. The saddest aspect to me was the fact that every system in this child's life had betrayed him for so long. This child lived like this for about 8 years. He was starved, beaten, tortured, ridiculed, etc and his dad didn't do a thing to help him. Nor did the teachers, or any other authority figure in his life. He endured this for most of his young life until finally SOMEONE had the brains to actually help him. It infuriates me that systems fail these children. The ending is happy, but the signs were there all along and no one acted until he was 12. Makes one think about our obligations, not only as citizens, but as human beings. I cant fathom how his faith is so strong today, I would be so angry at the world if it were me. But then I guess that is what made him a survivor! God Bless David Pelzer.

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Summary: One of the most emotionally inspiring stories ever!
Review: Though this book and The Lost Boy are not happy stories in the traditional sense, they are extremely inspirational. We have come a long way since the 60's and 70's in the area of child abuse. I'd suggest visiting Dave's website, if not before reading his first 2 books, then certainly afterwards. Some of the questions which are left unanswered in the books are answered there. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has contact with children in any way at all, as well as anyone who feels as though they have had a difficult life and that life isn't fair.

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Summary: An incredible, inspiring story of resiliency!
Review: This book, as well as the sequel, "The Lost Boy" are incredibly written and touching stories. They are both by far two of the best books I have ever read. They touched my heart, made me cry, and made me want to be there for him myself. I am a Grad student on my way to becoming a counselor and it's always been my innate desire to help those in need, but these books put the real traumas out there for all to see. I would recommend these 2 books to anyone, especially counselors, teachers, and parents. Thanks for sharing your story, Dave. I admire your courage and cannot wait to read your third book.

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Summary: One of the most emotionally gripping books I have ever read.
Review: I am a middle school teacher and have personally encountered instances of child abuse, but never anything even remotely like what Dave Pelzer went through. I read "A Child Called It" in one sitting--I literally could not put it down. Over half the 30 teachers I work with have read the book and they all agree with me that it is a book every teacher should read. I met Dave this last week--he gave a talk at a university near here and that was a very emotional and rewarding experience. Most people who have gone through what he did would have given up and perished--Dave has not only survived but has thrived. He is an extremely effective speaker. If you only read one book this year--this is the one.

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Summary: The best book I have read in months.
Review: I read this book in one day. It made me cry so much. When I finished reading this book I had to go hug and kiss my daughter of 5yrs old. I held her so tight and told her I loved her more than anything.I make sure I tell her I love her every day.

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Summary: Great book. I recommend it to anyone.
Review: I absolutely could not put this book down when I began it. I had to read it for one of my education classes and I would recommend this book to anyone going into education or counseling. It made me mad and it made me cry. To think of a mother treating her own child like that just amazed me. I admire Dave Pelzer for not only having the courage to survive, but to tell others about his ordeal and how he did survive.

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Summary: I loved and hated this story.
Review: This book touched my heart. It made me cry. I enjoyed this book emensley and I am in the process of reading David Pelzers 2nd book,"The lost boy"which too, touches my heart. I am a foster parent and I think all foster parents and anyone that is raising a child should read this. We all get angry at our kids, but this is the worst case I have ever heard of. I have great respect for David for being a survivor. I too have been a victim of child abuse and I am a survivor also. I am wating patiently for the 3rd book,"A Man Called Dave". Get this book and read it. You won't be able to put it down. It's the best heart breaking and heart warming story you will ever read.

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Summary: A novel of a boy's struggle through child abuse at its peak.
Review: A Child Called It is a suspense-filled biography of a young boy's struggle to survive his mother's countless acts of abuse. Survival is key in David's life as he faces endless torture and unthinkable abuse. David's character is amazing and inspirational. He believes that child abuse should be stopped, and that telling his story will help all of mankind.

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Summary: A must for those in the field of education
Review: I've read both of Dave's books. I couldn't put them down. They made me look at my students and those I come in contact with through different eyes. Thank you, Dave. Because of you, I'm better equipped to be part of the solution and not the problem. Everyone who deals with children should read these books. I can't wait for the last book to come out.