Dave Pelzer

<p>As a child, Dave Pelzer was horribly abused, beaten, and neglected by a mother who faced alcohol addiction as well as mental health issues. His was the worst case of child abuse ever recorded in the state of California, and his life was saved only when an attentive teacher stepped in. Pelzer later grew up in the foster care system, and went on to write several bestselling memoirs—including <i>A Child Called “It”</i>, <i>The Lost Boy: A Foster Child’s Search for the Love of a Family</i>, and <i>A Man Named Dave: A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness</i>.</p><p>Dave Pelzer is the author of numerous inspirational books and is a sought-after public speaker. He is the recipient of the Jefferson Awards for Public Service, the National Jefferson Award, and the Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World Award, among others.</p>

Quotes

p. 07has quoted10 days ago
I’m late. I’ve got to finish the dishes on time, otherwise no breakfast; and since I didn’t have dinner last night, I have to make sure I get something to eat.
p. 07has quoted10 days ago
I act timid, nodding to her threats. “Please,” I say to myself, “just let me eat. Hit me again, but I have to have food.”
p. 07has quoted10 days ago
Mother can beat me all she wants, but I haven’t let her take away my will to somehow survive.

Impressions

p. 07shared an impression10 days ago
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a heavy read that's precise, thus it doesn't diminish the impact it's supposed to deliver which i firmly believe ive taken the way it's meant to. good read

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    Dave Pelzer
    A Child Called ‘It’
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  • p. 07shared an impression4 days ago
    💡Learnt A Lot
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    👍Worth reading

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    Dave Pelzer
    The Lost Boy
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