This author is best known for his memoir detailing childhood abuse, a powerful account that explores themes of resilience and the search for hope amidst unimaginable suffering. Through his writing, he aims to inspire readers to overcome their own challenges and find strength within themselves. His narrative style is direct and compelling, allowing readers to connect deeply with his experiences. His work serves as a testament to the human spirit's capacity for survival and eventual triumph.
From #1 international bestselling author, speaker, and humanitarian Dave Pelzer comes the next chapter in his life-how, after spending decades saving others in the military, as a fire captain, and an internationally acclaimed advocate, he needs to confront a way to save himself.
An inspirational account of how anyone can achieve their full potential from the bestselling author of the MY STORY trilogy
Targeting young adults, this uplifting book by Dave Pelzer aims to empower teens to overcome despair and challenges. Building on his previous bestsellers, it offers practical advice and inspiration, encouraging readers to take charge of their lives and make positive changes. Pelzer's message is one of resilience and self-help, fostering hope and personal growth in a relatable manner for a teenage audience.
The Inspirational Story of a Teenager's Search for Friendship and Acceptance
The inspirational missing chapter in a story of triumph and hope Being a teenager can be a traumatic time for anyone. But when you're also being pushed between a series of foster homes, families and schools, it can be nothing short of bewildering. For Dave Pelzer, standing on the threshold of adulthood in 1970s America, his adolescence formed a crucial bridge between the shocking abuse of his childhood and the worrying world of responsibility ahead. In The Privilege of Youth, he tells the story of those years with his unique insight and sensitivity. Whilst recounting the relentless physical and emotional attacks of the high-school bullies, he also recalls the joy of exploring a new neighbourhood and encountering true friendship for the first time. Through his adventures with his new 'brothers' and their discovery of cars, girls and themselves, Pelzer introduces a fascinating cast of characters who, each in different ways, helped shape an extraordinary life and prepared him for fresh trials to come.
Dave Pelzer's bestselling autobiographical trilogy are an international phenomenon. Distressing, heartbreaking and yet inspirational, the fourth in the series guarantees the same level of success.
The remarkable trilogy from SUNDAY TIMES No.1 Bestseller Dave Pelzer - now in one volume. A CHILD CALLED 'IT' is Dave Pelzer's story of a child beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played torturous, unpredictable games that left one of her three sons nearly dead. Dave was no longer considered a son, or a boy, but an 'it'. His bed was an old army cot in the basement and when he was allowed food it was scraps from the dogs' bowl. Throughout, Dave kept alive the dream of finding a family who would love and care for him. THE LOST BOY: the harrowing but ultimately uplifting true story of Dave's journey through the foster-care system in search of a family who will love him. A MAN NAMED DAVE: the gripping conclusion to this inspirational trilogy. With extraordinary generosity of spirit, Dave takes us on a journey into his past. At last he confronts his father and ultimately his mother. Finally, Dave finds the courage to break the chains of the past and learn to love, trust and live for the future.
A Child Called It, an autobiographical book, chronicles Pelzer's harrowing experience of child abuse. His follow-up book to that one was The Lost Boy and concerned his life in foster homes.
The Lost Boy is the harrowing but ultimately uplifting true story of a boy's journey through the foster-care system in search of a family to love. This is Dave Pelzer's long-awaited sequel to A Child Called 'It'. The Lost Boy is Pelzer's story - a moving sequel and inspirational read for all.
A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness
The third volume in a trilogy that includes "A child called 'It'" and "The lost boy," this memoir completes the journey of Dave Pelzer as he finally confronts his abusive parents and seeks to create an adulthood filled with love and acceptance.
