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A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive
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A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive

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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.

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Author: Dave Pelzer
Paperback: 195 pages
Publisher: HCI
Publication Date: September 01, 1995
Language: English
ISBN: 1558743669
Package Length: 7.4 inches
Package Width: 5.0 inches
Package Height: 0.7 inches
Package Weight: 0.4 pounds
Average Customer Rating: based on 1983 reviews
 
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5Very good book  Oct 27, 2009
A Child Called "It" was a very good, fast read. It is a very thought provoking story that made me stop and think about how greatful I have been to lead the life I have and not have to go throught all the punishment that this boy did that he didn't deserve. Had wanted to read this story for quite sometime, but when they had this book on my daughter's list of books they were going to read in class I knew I had to read it. I am soo glad I did.

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1ripped page, really?  Oct 27, 2009
half a page was ripped and I missed part of the story.
delivery took a long time.
book not really in sell-able condition as advertised.

5A Must Read.......  Oct 25, 2009
This book,is one that I could not put down.I was done with this book in 4 hours.A GREAT book.Everyone should read it.Dave Pelzer is very inspiring and I commend him for sharing his life with the world.Can't waite to read the rest of his books.I rate this book 10 Stars.

5TOO HEART-WRENCHING TO WANT TO READ IT AGAIN!  Oct 21, 2009
This is the most horrifying book I think I've ever read! Another THE GLASS CASTLE account of dysfunctional upbringing! This just beats all I've ever read as far as insane abuse and pure torture...and the abuser being the mother is just too inconceivable to me! Yes! I agree with David, the author, the abused! Why didn't God help him???? Just heart-wrenching! I'm glad I read it but this is one I guarantee I will not read again!!! It's too painful to live through the experience again! Bless David Pelzer! He deserves to be sitting by God's side, beside Jesus, for all eternity!!! It's brilliantly done!.......Another book I read recently that is a totally different kind of book, EXPLOSION IN PARIS by Linda Masemore Pirrung. I fell in love with this book and this is one I WILL read again because of the beautiful storyline.....EXPLOSION IN PARIS

5Book Review of A Child Called "it"  Oct 20, 2009
Paige Moyer
Block 3


Can you imagine your mother abusing you to the point where all the worlds problems are blamed on you? This is an amazing story of true life survival and I think any person that is at the sixth grade level or higher should read. Dave Peltzer shows courage and strength as his mother and family abuse him through his years of living. He went to school in the same outfit everyday for his elementary career. He wasn't fed at home so he became deceiving and delinquent. This story is a fast read, I sat down and read it in two hours. It keeps your interest because you want to know if he's going to survive or not. This story is a heart compelling story and a real tear jerker.He tells the story with great detail, and the fact that it's a true life experience makes the story so much more powerful. This is neither a "girl" book nor a "boy" book, this book is for all people and it will appeal to anyone. This book was the best book I ever read, I have read it over and over again and I cry each time. I recommend this book to all people sixth grade and up. A child Called "it" is an amazing story.

 
 
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