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This book chronicles the unforgettable account of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history. It is the story of Dave Pelzer, who was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played tortuous, unpredictable games--games that left him nearly dead. He had to learn how to play his mother's games in order to survive because she no longer considered him a son, but a slave; and no longer a boy, but an "it."
Dave's bed was an old army cot in the basement, and his clothes were torn and raunchy. When his mother allowed him the luxury of food, it was nothing more than spoiled scraps that even the dogs refused to eat. The outside world knew nothing of his living nightmare. He had nothing or no one to turn to, but his dreams kept him alive--dreams of someone taking care of him, loving him and calling him their son.
- Format: TradePaperback
- Author: Pelzer, Dave
- ISBN: 9781558743663
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 7.40 x 0.50
- Number Of Pages: 208
- Publication Year: 1995
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Very well written
Tiffany P. - 5 years 6 months agoVery well written book. It makes you realize what other people may have went through and not to judge.
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Made me mad at the mother
Idalis W. - 5 years 7 months agoThe order had me a bit confused, but it was something worth reading.
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Emotional
Desiree J. - 6 years 4 months agoI had to swallow hard and keep reading with this one. The ongoing question is “Why?” I probably asked that at least 5 times while reading Mr. Pelzer’s story. It’s a fantastic read, quick, and emotional. #SummerReading
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SO sad, yet so inspirational
Jessica S. - 6 years 6 months agoOh the story behind this had me in absolute tears. Dave Pelzer did such an amazing job writing this. So inspirational. This poor child deserved to be with God and it is so horrible to see what was done. Read and weep <3