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I've read all of Dave's books and each one reminds me of my childhood years. I was an abused child and reading these books brought bad memories of my past. Tears filled my eyes. For the first time ever males such as Dave are writing "their" story about abuse. Not for "MONEY" as some critics have mentioned. But to help people like me. People who have suffered silently through such a terrible childhood. Men need to stop suffering silently. It is not wrong to "tell your story" and I admire Dave for doing just that. I truly recommend any boy/man to read his book. It will move you and hope, heal some wounds!

I was very fortunate to be raised by two loving, protective parents and cannot IMAGINE what it must have been like to grow up in Dave's home-if you could even call it that. Prison or hell would be a more adequate definition.

I could not put this book down and am so grateful to Dave for shedding light on the dreadful reality of child abuse. How someone could do that to an innocent child is simply mind boggling to me. This book is a must read-I have passed it along to several friends and they were equally moved by this tragic, yet triumphant story.

I have a great deal of respect for Mr. Pelzer for a variety of reasons. First of all, with gut-wrenching honesty, he shares the secrets of his life to an innumerable amount of people. Abused people share this "don't ask, don't tell, and for heaven's sake don't feel" secret. Mr. Pelzer took his experience and overcame all of those barriers, which takes a great deal of strength and emotional maturity. Secondly, Mr. Pelzer has taken delicate issues and instead of turning his story into a platform for berating the system and people involved with the torture of his life, he has respectfully shed light on the flaws while also showing the beauty of the strengths. It takes a great amount of maturity and healing from one's past to simply not blame all of life's misfortunes on a "failed system." He takes responsibility for his adolescent acts, and also shows the depth of desire and hope that he felt and that others instilled in him.

Despite everything he has endured, I never once felt he was simply out to "abuse" anyone for their treatment of him; in other words, he was never out to verbally attack those who tortured him, the system that failed at times, and the onlookers who gawked. He delicately and respectfully (although I'm not sure I could have done it!) addressed those to whom responsibility was due, and faced responsibility on his own.

Dave, I'm not sure how you survived and lived to tell about it, but I will tell you that your story inspired me to follow my heart and fulfill my dreams of helping others who find themselves trapped in abusive situations. As a surviver of marital abuse, I can only hope I can offer a sliver of what you have given. Thank you.

These are 3 of the most powerful, emotional, intense books I've ever read. If you make it through them without shedding a tear you must have not read them right. I have such admiration for this person who had such a horrible youth and he still became an amazing adult. Read this book and then recommend it to all your friends.

I bought the first book in this series "A child called It" in a book store. The title caught my eye, so I decided to buy it, not knowing what the story was truly about. When I read the first book, it brought tears to my eyes. I then knew that I HAD to read the rest. So i came online and bought this book from Amazon. This is an amazing story of a boy/man who fought through his demons to be the best that he could be DESPITE all that he experienced.

This is not for the weak of stomach though. It is pretty graphic as it shows the types of abuse went through when he was younger, as well as how it affected him the rest of his life! There were times I needed to put the book down for a day or two to digest and fully absorb what was written, before I went to the next section. This book takes you through all the emotions. I am so glad he had the strength to write such a book as so many turn their cheeks and try to think things like this don't happen in our society. This book truly gave me the kick in the butt that I needed to do something I have always wanted to do. I signed up for a 3 day training program to be an volunteer advocate for women and children that are victims of domestic violence. No one should have to live like this, though many still do. No excuses, read this book and do something to stop domestic violence!

I read all three books and found each one inspiring. Yes, they are very sad and I shed a lot of tears but Dave Pelzer is an amazing man who triumphed against the odds. I couldn't put these books down. Highly recommended!!!

when i first got this book, i was so excited.. i heard about " A child called it" from my friend and she was always raving about how amazing the memoir was, i didn't know there was a second and third book and when i found them all grouped together i seized the chance and bought this edition, but i soon regretted it.. i loved the first part, "A child called it" was amazing and touching and it made me love my life and my family for being so good to me.. it made me realize that i have a lot of things to be grateful for. However, as i got to the second book it made me really depressed and i just couldn't continue reading..!
it sat there on my desk for three months now and i think it will be there for a longer time before i gather up the courage to go on reading..
it's an amazing book, but the amount of sadness and depressing reality makes it a trully heavy reading

I saw Dave Pelzer on a talk show, and he was telling about the books he wrote - his life story. Of course, he talked of being abused by his Mother. I bought the books and when I started reading, I kept reading.I'd put it down for a few hours and I found myself picking it up. What that boy went through is unimaginable. It was inhuman, and after I read the last book and closed it, one statement came into my mind. In the end, all he wanted was his Mothers love and approval which he never had. This is a gut wrenching triligy of books but this man lived through it. I hope everyone comes away from this book much more educated about child abuse.

This is a very sad book, just be sure you have lots of napkins to dry your tears. Never in a million years could I imagine a mother could treat their own child so badly like he was treated.