A Child Called "It"

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Self-Help/Psychology/Impiration
"A Child Called 'It' was so rivetiog, neither I nor my staff could put it down! Dave Pelzer's story does not focus on his life-threatening plight as much as his unyielding determination that inspires us dl. Dave is a living example that all of us have the capability to better ourselves no matter what the odds. One's life is forever changed after living through the eyes of A Child Called It: "
-JackCanfield coauthor, Chicken Soup for the Soul
A Child Called "It" is 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 torturous, 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... Tovább

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Self-Help/Psychology/Impiration
"A Child Called 'It' was so rivetiog, neither I nor my staff could put it down! Dave Pelzer's story does not focus on his life-threatening plight as much as his unyielding determination that inspires us dl. Dave is a living example that all of us have the capability to better ourselves no matter what the odds. One's life is forever changed after living through the eyes of A Child Called It: "
-JackCanfield coauthor, Chicken Soup for the Soul
A Child Called "It" is 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 torturous, 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 aiiowed 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 Kving nightmare. He had nothing and 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.
Through each struggle you'll find yourself enduring his pain, comforting his loneliness and fighting for his will to sun ive. This compelling story will awaken you ;the trattaaboufe^chUd abiise^and the abilitv we all have to make a difference.

Dave Pelzeris recogniyed a.s one of the nation's most effeciive respected communicators addressing co.rporate groups, conventions and human-scpi'icc proicssionais. Dave'.s unique accomplishments have garnered personal commendation,from former Presidents Ronald' Reagan and George Bush. In 1993 Da\ e was honored as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans and in 1994 was the only American to be honored as one of The Outstanding Young Persons of the World. Dave was also selected as a Torchbearer for the 1996 Olympic Torch Relay. Dave has dedicated his life to helping others help themselves. Vissza