A Child Called It: From international bestseller Dave Pelzer, the book that broke a million hearts
Jun 2010 · Hachette UK
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A harrowing and inspiring true story of a young boy's abusive childhood, from international bestseller Dave Pelzer.
'A story where love, kindness, patience and endurance triumph' Daily Mail
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Brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable and alcoholic mother, Dave became a slave; he was no longer a boy, but an 'it'. His bed was an old army cot in the basement, his clothes torn and unwashed, and when he was allowed the luxury of food it was scraps from the dog's bowl. The outside world knew nothing of the nightmare played out behind closed doors. But throughout it all, Dave kept alive dreams of finding a family to love him.
A Child Called 'It' shares the emotional story of the early years of his life, detailing the horrors of child abuse and the steadfast determination of one child to survive. It is the first book in the My Story trilogy.
'Heartfelt... cannot fail to move you' Heat
'A story where love, kindness, patience and endurance triumph' Daily Mail
*****
Brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable and alcoholic mother, Dave became a slave; he was no longer a boy, but an 'it'. His bed was an old army cot in the basement, his clothes torn and unwashed, and when he was allowed the luxury of food it was scraps from the dog's bowl. The outside world knew nothing of the nightmare played out behind closed doors. But throughout it all, Dave kept alive dreams of finding a family to love him.
A Child Called 'It' shares the emotional story of the early years of his life, detailing the horrors of child abuse and the steadfast determination of one child to survive. It is the first book in the My Story trilogy.
'Heartfelt... cannot fail to move you' Heat
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Lisa Jones
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July 24, 2020
I had the full version before.it has disapeared put of my phone it says i have to pay which I did maybe they might.give me a.voucher 😢 I only tea d few chapter I use to own the paper back book. hi was just gping to read on a bit more.... I'm so gutted it was so moving and easy to read and understand. I can relate to most of it from the book
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March 19, 2018
The proper book is a good read and extremely sad but you shouldn't be advertising this as the full copy as it's only 75 pages and doesn't tell the full story. False advertising!!!
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June 27, 2012
This is a fantastic book, I was recommended and I read the whole series and I was moved beyond words, in life we can be dealt a hard card and he chose to swim as difficult as life was he swam as a result he inspires many people around the world.
About the author
Dave Pelzer is recognised as one of America's most effective and respected speakers, addressing corporations, conventions and health workers. He was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and was named one of the 10 Outstanding Young Persons of the World. Dave has dedicated his life to helping others help themselves. You can find him at: www.davepelzer.com.
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