Moving Forward: Taking the Lead in Your Life [Hardcover]

Dave Pelzer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 24, 2008

Self-help expert Dave Pelzer teaches readers how to let go of the past and use negative experiences to make them stronger when tackling the future.

"Learning from our prior experiences, we can, and should, aspire to fulfill our dreams, making life better not only for ourselves but for others around us," Dave writes in the introduction. "I am of the belief that you do not have to be a mayor of a major metropolis or CEO of a Fortune 500 company in order to take a stand for your convictions; to lead, rally, or educate others for your cause; or to maintain a vision that will pave the way for other generations to come. The everyday, hardworking folks, God bless 'em, have and always will continue to, day in and day out, truly make an impact on their families, communities, jobs, America, and the world as a whole."

Dave Pelzer walks readers through the process of learning how to turn the experience gained from past hurts into the power to live a better life and help others do the same with his trademark wisdom, support, and tough love.

Editorial Reviews

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"Dave Pelzer is a living testament to resilience, personal responsibility, and the triumph of the human spirit." (bestselling author of "Homecoming" and "Family Secrets" John Bradshaw )

"A living example that all of us have the capability to better ourselves no matter what the odds. Dave Pelzer inspires us all." (coauthor of "Chicken Soup for the Soul" Jack Canfield )

About the Author

Dave Pelzer is the New York Times bestselling author of six books, including the acclaimed memoir A Child Called "It." He is also a popular speaker in the US and abroad, and host of "The Dave Pelzer Show" on VoiceAmerica. He lives in Rancho Mirage, California. Visit his Web site at www.davepelzer.com.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Center Street; 1 edition (June 24, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599950650
• ISBN-13: 978-1599950655
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 0.9 x 8.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #584,522 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dave Pelzer is recognised as one of America's most effective and respected communicators addressing corporations, conventions and health/psychology/primary care workers. His unique accomplishments have garnered personal commendations from Ronald Reagan and George Bush. He was selected as torchbearer for the 1996 Olympic Torch relay. He has dedicated his life to helping others help themselves.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The book is motivational in a simplistic way, March 14, 2010

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This review is from: Moving Forward: Taking the Lead in Your Life (Hardcover)

Moving Forward: Taking the Lead in Your Life
Review by Richard L. Weaver II, PhD.

Dave Pelzer, in this 195-page book, Moving Forward: Taking the Lead In Your Life, has a dual purpose: 1) to explain his own tough life (it's a memoir, in part), and, in doing so, 2) to motivate his readers by the way he was driven to overcome his obstacles and challenges. Pelzer is the host of "The Dave Pelzer Show" on VoiceAmerica Internet radio, and I suspect he has written this book for his listeners, whom he knows well. My problem with the book is well illustrated in a quote from page 71: "Personally speaking, I endured some hard times, but hey, so what? Big deal. Who the heck hasn't? Again, just like you, I'm no different. And at the end of the day, who the hell really cares? My situation happened umpteen years ago. If anything, I was lucky. Darn lucky, in so many ways. I know that and I appreciate and respect that...." This quotation represents 1) his simple writing style (almost elementary), 2) his direct connection with his reader (this is a conversational style), and 3) his very common man/woman approach. The book is motivational in a simplistic way, and his writing is dominated by cliches and commonplace sayings: "that which does not kill you can only make you stronger," "none of us know what tomorrow holds," "Never forget, your esteem is what makes you who you are," "Use it or lose it," "'cowboy the hell up' and fulfill your duty," "Lead, follow, or get the hell out of the way," "leadership is about integrity," "It's you who knows you best," "The good, the bad, and the ugly: It's your life," "Not to worry. Stand tall. Hold the line." I've mentioned these --- and there are hundreds more --- to support a point: if you are looking for a motivational book to help you take the lead in your life, this book offers little that is new or different (with the exception of the author's own story). However, that being said, this book is an enjoyable, quick (about two hours) read --- but, you will come away from it having learned little that you didn't know when you picked it up.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moving Forward review, October 22, 2010

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4 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even easier to absorb in audio format., September 5, 2008

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This review is from: Moving Forward: Taking the Lead in Your Life (Audio CD)

Dave Pelzer's MOVING FORWARD: TAKING THE LEAD IN YOUR LIFE receives strong narrative skills by L.J. Ganser, who has narrated over 300 audiobooks and won an award from the Audio Publisher's Association. His voice spices a strong assessment of how leaders handle conflicts - and how conflict management habits determine success. The directions are even easier to absorb in audio format.