A Child Called It

The book that broke a million hearts

Dave Pelzer

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Seven Dials
26 February 2019

Memoirs; Child abuse

'Immensely powerful and is an extraordinary testament to the human desire for survival' Daily Mail

A harrowing and inspiring true story of a young boy's abusive childhood, from internationally bestselling author Dave Pelzer.

Brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, 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 were 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 Dave kept alive dreams of finding a family to love him.

This book covers the early years of his life and is an affecting and inspirational book of 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

By: Dave Pelzer
Imprint: Seven Dials
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 214g
ISBN: 9781841883090
ISBN 10: 1841883093
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 26 February 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for A Child Called It: The book that broke a million hearts

This heartfelt true story of one child's courage to survive cannot fail to move you - HEAT His tale will both break and warm your heart - DAILY MIRROR A remarkable true story... Truly touching, and emotionally shocking. A marvel - BEST What has made Dave Pelzer's story a bestseller is that it is also a story of redemption. It is a story where love, kindness, patience and endurance triumph - DAILY MAIL