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Following the tremendous success of Pulitzer Prize nominee A Child Called "It", this book continues the extraordinary tale of author Dave Pelzer's childhood. On the verge of adolescence, Dave is rescued from his terrifyingly abusive, alcoholic mother and made a permanent ward of the court. Then the real journey begins. He is moved from one foster home to another, searching for identity and family. A rebellious, defiant boy, Dave seeks attention by shoplifting and even spends time in juvenile detention when suspected of arson. Finally, after five sets of foster parents, he finds a mother and father who love him.
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- Mark and Amy Acker
- 07-06-12
A heart wrenching true story
The book provides eye opening child’s view of what life within the foster care system is like. Dave Peltzer is a huge supporter of foster parents and social workers, but that doesn’t change what a frightening reality it can be for a child. We’ve probably all heard comments towards a foster child along the lines of “what they really need is a good spanking” or “why aren’t they grateful for the people trying to help them?” This book helps us see the world from the child’s perspective.
While the narrator, Brian Keeler, is an adult he does a wonderful job conveying the simple emotions behind the words of the child. You feel David’s fears of his mother coming to take him and his joy when shown an act of kindness.
While full of sadness, this book is a wonderful story of hope! Above all, let this book inspire you to get involved! There are over 1500 children in my state alone looking for forever families. If you can’t open your home to one, be a support to someone else who does! And show a little compassion for social workers and the daunting tasks they face day after day. It’s a thankless job, but I thank God there are those willing to do it!
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- Jenny
- 10-16-08
Great story
I enjoyed this book. It does a great job in reminding everyone just how strong the human spirit is and how able we are to cope with overwhelming emotional trauma brought on by another human being.
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- StreetWorkout
- 06-10-16
Incredible, Powerful, Heart wrenching
The first book was tough. It had a lot of moments that watered my eyes. But this book, just as heart wrenching but provided more of a perspective from the child's point of view regarding how it felt after he got out of his horrible situation. Sadly, I found myself relating to his feelings (though my circumstances were not as extreme at home but about the same at school)...none the less very inspirational and looking forward to the third book!
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- Michelle
- 11-02-09
Interesting
Great book my students could not put it down.
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- annewbe
- 05-14-13
OMG!
I can't believe what this poor kid had to go through. I found myself rooting for him to make it past all the crap his mom put him through.
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- Janet Jones
- 09-26-16
Humbled
A Heart wrenching Life Experience that shakes the innermost parts of my soul! Thank you Dave Peltzer because of you another child will push past their pain and Live❤
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- Razor
- 09-16-16
awesome
I loved it. the narrator did a great job and the book is a great book.
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- Ebony
- 04-07-16
no words...
opened my eyes to this secret world of some few children. once you start reading, you will not want to put it down.
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- Renee
- 11-30-10
not as good as the first book
Confusing.. in the first book, didn't mom move away and leave him alone.. and wasn't the boy called it the brother?
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- Fennster
- 03-01-17
tears
I have read this amazing book now 100 times, and I still learn something from it every time. If you have not read a child called it read that first then this one. Mr. Pelzer has come out on top and i just wish i could do more.
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- Amazon Customer
- 03-21-17
gripping read!
as gripping as the rest of his and his brothers books.... just would LOVE to read his mothers story to see what pathetic excuses she has!
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- Jade Bonser
- 06-05-23
HAPYY ENDING
So happy that he as now his own life and free to live it with his wife and son
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- Mark walton
- 07-07-22
Emotional....VERY Emotional!
After "A Child called It" I just had to see how this poor boy tackled through his life.
I felt I wanted to be with him every step of the way!
courageous and honest is an understatement!
incredibly raw and deep thought provoking!
be prepared to feel many emotions that will stick with you long after the last page.
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- Dee
- 12-03-20
touching story
I read a child called it a while back and remembered how poignant but well written it was. so of course I had to hear more and journey with David. I'm grateful he chose to tell his story, it's a very important perspective to have such insight into. its raw real and believable. with that said I feel the narrator lacks in vulnerability in some areas where its needed to be communicated more
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- Nicky
- 09-16-20
Heart breaking!
A difficult listen but makes you appreciate life and in particular my childhood which at times you feel wasn't perfect but pretty dam idyllic after listening to this.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-26-20
TEN OUT OF TEN....A MUST READ!!!
This book is amazing. It's the sadddest book you will ever read and it'll take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. It left me in tears quite a few times. The narrator was amazing too. He had a child-like innocence in his voice, which really made you feel like you were in the writers shoes. Be prepared...
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-10-18
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The narrator's voice is awful.. lacked something and so I just couldn't listen to this book!
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- Anonymous User
- 09-17-18
inspirational fantastic
good for you David what a inspirational man love the story proves anything is possible if you put your mind too it
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- gbswales
- 12-18-13
worthwhile and moving
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
yes - "a child called it" is not a pleasant read but one that should be read and this continues the story
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well read believable
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This is not "entertainment" but is very "moving" - at first you find it difficult to comprehend the relationship, or lack of, with David's Parents. The saddest part is that by the end of the first book you believe how real it all is and this one adds some of the optimism that no matter how bad life gets there is a way thought it
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The Pelzer family's secret life of fear and abuse was first revealed in Dave Pelzer's inspiring New York Times best seller, A Child Called "It", followed by The Lost Child and A Man Called Dave. Here, for the first time, Richard Pelzer tells the courageous and moving story of his abusive childhood.
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Thank goodness it's an audio book
- By Rj on 05-10-15
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Moving Forward
- By: Dave Pelzer
- Narrated by: L J Ganser
- Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
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Moving Forward is for anyone wanting to move forward and change his or her life, no matter what the past may have held.
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Consult a shrink?
- By Ryan on 07-10-08
By: Dave Pelzer
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Return to the River
- Reflections of Life Choices During a Worldwide Pandemic
- By: Dave Pelzer
- Narrated by: Tim Fannon
- Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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On the surface, Dave Pelzer’s life seems like an action movie—he’s walked the red carpet with celebrities and stood shoulder to shoulder with soldiers in Iraq; he’s flown top-secret missions for the U.S. Air Force, obtaining the rank of chief, and battled wildfires in California as a volunteer fire captain. And now—on the eve of the 50-year anniversary of this rescue from horrific childhood of abuse and into the safety of the foster care system—he reflects on the battles he’s fighting in his own heart. From a lifetime spent serving and saving others, can he learn how to serve and save himself?
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A good summation of Dave's life experiences
- By Consumer Outlook on 03-15-23
By: Dave Pelzer
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Wounds of the Father
- A True Story of Child Abuse, Betrayal, and Redemption
- By: Elizabeth Garrison
- Narrated by: Hillary Huber
- Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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In the best-selling tradition of Smashed and The Glass Castle, this raw, eye-opening memoir tells the powerful story of Elizabeth Garrison's fractured childhood, descent into teenage drug addiction, and struggle to overcome nearly insurmountable odds. Elizabeth invites the listener behind the closed doors of a picture-perfect Christian family to reveal a dark, hidden world of child abuse, domestic violence, and chilling family secrets all performed in the name of God under the tyrannical rule of her father.
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A Reader's Comments
- By Kindle Customer on 06-08-19
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A Child Called 'It'
- One Child's Courage to Survive
- By: David Pelzer
- Narrated by: Brian Keeler
- Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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Dave was in first grade when his unstable alcoholic mother began attacking him. Until he was in fifth grade, she starved, beat, and psychologically ravaged her son. Eventually denying even his identity, Dave's mother called him an "it" instead of using his name. Relentlessly, she drove him to the brink of death before authorities finally stepped in. With faith and hope, Dave grew determined to survive. He also knew that he needed to share his story.
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Good one
- By Christy Medsker on 06-07-09
By: David Pelzer
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El Nino Sin Nombre [The Child Without a Name]
- La lucha de un niño por sobrevivir [A Child's Struggle to Survive]
- By: Dave Pelzer
- Narrated by: Jorge Tejedor
- Length: 3 hrs and 56 mins
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Dave Pelzer narra la inolvidable crónica de uno de los casos de maltrato infantil más grave en la historia de California. Es la historia de Dave Pelzer, quien fue brutalmente golpeado y padeció de hambre por la inestabilidad emocional de una madre alcohólica: una madre que jugaba un tortuoso e impredecible juego con su hijo, el cual tuvo que aprender los juegos de su madre para poder sobrevivir. Una madre quien no lo consideraba un hijo, sino un esclavo- no un niño, sino un objecto.
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Thank You
- By Lorenzo Mejia on 11-13-18
By: Dave Pelzer
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A Brother's Journey
- Surviving a Childhood of Abuse
- By: Richard B. Pelzer
- Narrated by: Scott Brick
- Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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The Pelzer family's secret life of fear and abuse was first revealed in Dave Pelzer's inspiring New York Times best seller, A Child Called "It", followed by The Lost Child and A Man Called Dave. Here, for the first time, Richard Pelzer tells the courageous and moving story of his abusive childhood.
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Thank goodness it's an audio book
- By Rj on 05-10-15
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Moving Forward
- By: Dave Pelzer
- Narrated by: L J Ganser
- Length: 5 hrs and 19 mins
- Abridged
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Overall
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Moving Forward is for anyone wanting to move forward and change his or her life, no matter what the past may have held.
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Consult a shrink?
- By Ryan on 07-10-08
By: Dave Pelzer
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Return to the River
- Reflections of Life Choices During a Worldwide Pandemic
- By: Dave Pelzer
- Narrated by: Tim Fannon
- Length: 6 hrs and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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On the surface, Dave Pelzer’s life seems like an action movie—he’s walked the red carpet with celebrities and stood shoulder to shoulder with soldiers in Iraq; he’s flown top-secret missions for the U.S. Air Force, obtaining the rank of chief, and battled wildfires in California as a volunteer fire captain. And now—on the eve of the 50-year anniversary of this rescue from horrific childhood of abuse and into the safety of the foster care system—he reflects on the battles he’s fighting in his own heart. From a lifetime spent serving and saving others, can he learn how to serve and save himself?
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A good summation of Dave's life experiences
- By Consumer Outlook on 03-15-23
By: Dave Pelzer
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Wounds of the Father
- A True Story of Child Abuse, Betrayal, and Redemption
- By: Elizabeth Garrison
- Narrated by: Hillary Huber
- Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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