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Language
English
Book Title
Child Called It : One Child's Courage to Survive
Author
Dave Pelzer
ISBN
9781558743663
Item Length
7.5in
Publisher
Health Communications, Incorporated
Publication Year
1995
Format
Trade Paperback
Item Height
0.7in
Genre
Family & Relationships, Self-Help, Biography & Autobiography, Political Science
Topic
Abuse / General, Adult Children of Substance Abusers, Abuse, Personal Memoirs, Abuse / Child Abuse, General, Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare
Item Width
5in
Item Weight
6.4 Oz
Number of Pages
208 Pages

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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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Publisher
Health Communications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1558743669
ISBN-13
9781558743663
eBay Product ID (ePID)
277568

Product Key Features

Book Title
Child Called It : One Child's Courage to Survive
Author
Dave Pelzer
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Abuse / General, Adult Children of Substance Abusers, Abuse, Personal Memoirs, Abuse / Child Abuse, General, Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare
Publication Year
1995
Genre
Family & Relationships, Self-Help, Biography & Autobiography, Political Science
Number of Pages
208 Pages

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Item Length
7.5in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
5in
Item Weight
6.4 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Hv883.C2p45 1995
Copyright Date
1995
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2004-269742
Dewey Decimal
362.7/6/092 B
Dewey Edition
20

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  • by chubbeling
    Apr 09, 2022Top favourable review

    Never Give Up!

    A Child Called It is a heart wrenching tale of one child's survival in the cruelest world imagined. I used this book in my sophomore high school class. The author talked at length to one of my students when I let her call him as the whole class listened. He talked to her a number of times. She was pretty much homeless and he encouraged her.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

  • by jubow11
    Jun 29, 2019

    Thank You!!

    Have been looking for this book to finish my series and didnt want to pay an arm and a leg. Pages werent damaged or missing, excellent read! Just as it would be if I bought from a book store brand new! Thank you so much!!😊

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: second.sale

  • by redwarehouse
    Nov 03, 2006

    A True Eye Opener

    Although there are some unanswered questions that they say are answered in books 2 & 3, this books was breathtaking. I just finished it today & I tell you there were moments where I was crying & moments you just wanted to reach into the book & hold the little boy to save him. This is definately a true eye opener as to the issues of child abuse in this country. If you have ever doubted the severity of child abuse, this true story will open your eyes to a whole new world of what some poor children do have to endure. I do not know how David Pelzer became the man he did, but thank goodness for those who did have a hand in saving him from a life that noone should have to endure. It took ALOT of courage I would say to have to relive those moments to write this book. I am so ...

  • by rnjseb9192_2016
    May 31, 2017

    Best 💕

    This book is my favorite I cry every time I read it. I haven't read the other two yet but they on my list to order next ☺️ and what made it even better is it arrived 6 days early best book to read but be prepared to have a broken heart and anger and relief! No child should ever go through what this poor baby did I have five boys three of my own and two stepsons and i would never imagine my kids going through this babies pain!! Can't wait to read the other two!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: thrift.books

  • by ihaveyourdress
    May 17, 2018

    I could not, would not put it down!

    I had never read an entire book in one day until I received this book. I could not put the book down, which is brilliantly written by the child that underwent horrible abuse at the hands of his own mother. If I had not read the first chapter titled The Rescue, I don't think I could have continued reading what this child endured. It is a story of a child's will to overcome his circumstances, and his will to survive. Many incidents are difficult to read but you will continue to see how David gets through it all. There are two sequels documenting David's life after the end of this book. I cannot wait to read them both, to cheer on his spirit and courage.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: worldofbooksusa

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