Dave Pelzer
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David Pelzer trilogy volume 1
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IL: UG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 5
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English
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A Child Called "It" is an account of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history. It is the story of Dave Pelzer, who was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played torturous, unpredictable games - games that left him nearly dead. He had to learn how to play his mother's games in order to survive because she no longer considered him a son, but a slave; and no longer a boy, but...
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English
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The #1 New York Times–bestselling author and child abuse survivor reveals the challenges that he still faces as an adult, as a husband, and as a father. In the blockbuster autobiography A Child Called "It", Dave Pelzer shared the story of his childhood-one of the most dramatic and extreme stories of child abuse ever prosecuted in the state of California. As a child, Pelzer was beaten, starved, and abused both emotionally and physically by his alcoholic...
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English
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Imagine a young boy who has never had a loving home. His only possesions are the old, torn clothes he carries in a paper bag. The only world he knows is one of isolation and fear. Although others had rescued this boy from his abusive alcoholic mother, his real hurt is just begining — he has no place to call home.
This is Dave Pelzer's long-awaited sequel to A Child Called "It". In The Lost Boy, he answers questions and reveals new adventures...
This is Dave Pelzer's long-awaited sequel to A Child Called "It". In The Lost Boy, he answers questions and reveals new adventures...
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Français
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Un enfant délaissé recherche désespérément l'amour d'une famille — La suite tant attendue du best-seller UN ENFANT APPELÉ «CHOSE»
Par Dave Pelzer
Malgré l'opinion négative qu'ont plusieurs à l'égard des familles d'accueil et du système de protection de la jeunesse, Dave Pelzer nous offre un témoignage vibrant de leur nécessité.
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Imaginez un jeune garçon qui n'a jamais eu de foyer aimant. Ses seules possessions sont de vieux vêtements...
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Publisher
Health Communications, Inc
Pub. Date
2010
Language
Español
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This book chronicles the unforgettable account of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history. It is the story of Dave Pelzer, who was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played tortuous, unpredictable games--games that left him nearly dead. He had to learn how to play his mother's games in order to survive because she no longer considered him a son, but a slave; and no longer
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Le récit bouleversant de l'un des pires cas de mauvais traitements envers un enfant
Ce livre raconte comment Dave Pelzer a été battu et privé de nourriture par sa mère, une femme alcoolique et déséquilibrée qui le soumettait à des jeux cruels et imprévisibles qui l'ont mené aux portes de la mort. Pour survivre, il a dû apprendre à jouer les jeux de cette mère qui ne le considérait plus comme son fils mais comme un esclave, qui ne le...
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English
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As an adult, Dave Pelzer still struggles with the effects of his abusive childhood. This is the inspiring conclusion to his previous New York Times best-sellers: A Child Called It and The Lost Boy. Recounting his fears and insecurities, Dave traces his path to personal victory. Today, he is a noted speaker on the prevention of child abuse.
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English
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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.
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...