A Man Named Dave

A Man Named Dave
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 427
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ISBN-10 : 9781101213094
ISBN-13 : 1101213094
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis A Man Named Dave by : Dave Pelzer

A Man Named Dave, which has sold over 1 million copies, is the gripping conclusion to Dave Pelzer’s inspirational and New York Times bestselling trilogy of memoirs that began with A Child Called "It" and The Lost Boy. "All those years you tried your best to break me, and I'm still here. One day you'll see, I'm going to make something of myself." These words were Dave Pelzer's declaration of independence to his mother, and they represented the ultimate act of self-reliance. Dave's father never intervened as his mother abused him with shocking brutality, denying him food and clothing, torturing him in any way she could imagine. This was the woman who told her son she could kill him any time she wanted to—and nearly did. The more than two million readers of Pelzer's New York Times and international bestselling memoirs A Child Called "It" and The Lost Boy know that he lived to tell his courageous story. With stunning generosity of spirit, Dave Pelzer invites readers on his journey to discover how he turned shame into pride and rejection into acceptance.

My Story

My Story
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 490
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ISBN-10 : 0752864017
ISBN-13 : 9780752864013
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis My Story by : Dave Pelzer

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.

Too Close to Me

Too Close to Me
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Publisher : Rosetta Books
Total Pages : 249
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ISBN-10 : 9780795343315
ISBN-13 : 0795343310
Rating : 4/5 (15 Downloads)

Synopsis Too Close to Me by : Dave Pelzer

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 and mentally unstable mother. As a man, Pelzer went on to have love, happiness, a fulfilling career, and a family of his own. To many, Pelzer seemed to have found his happy ending. But for a child abuse survivor, living a normal adult life carries challenges and complications above and beyond those faced by most people. This book, the fifth in Pelzer’s nonfiction series, provides an honest and courageous look at the difficulties inherent in marriage, parenthood, work, and life from the perspective of someone who survived horrific physical and emotional terrors as a child—and who seeks to meet the responsibilities and complications of adult life with love, strength, and an open heart.

A Child Called It

A Child Called It
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Publisher : Health Communications, Inc.
Total Pages : 202
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ISBN-10 : 9781558743663
ISBN-13 : 1558743669
Rating : 4/5 (63 Downloads)

Synopsis A Child Called It by : David J. Pelzer

An inspirational story; one child's courage to survive.

A Brother's Journey

A Brother's Journey
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Publisher : Sphere
Total Pages : 262
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ISBN-10 : 0316727326
ISBN-13 : 9780316727327
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis A Brother's Journey by : Richard B. Pelzer

The story of Dave Pelzer is a legend in our times: the shattering tale of the child called 'It' who was forced to live in the basement; the 'Him' the other children were taught to hat; the 'Freak' who wasn't allowed to speak. his mother was the perpetrator of the horror, but she had a willing accomplice. It was Dave's little brother Richard - the author of this book.

The Journal of Best Practices

The Journal of Best Practices
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 235
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ISBN-10 : 9781439189757
ISBN-13 : 1439189757
Rating : 4/5 (57 Downloads)

Synopsis The Journal of Best Practices by : David Finch

*A New York Times Bestseller* A warm and hilarious memoir by a man diagnosed with Asperger syndrome who sets out to save his relationship. Five years after David Finch married Kristen, the love of his life, they learned that he has Asperger syndrome. The diagnosis explained David’s ever-growing list of quirks and compulsions, but it didn’t make him any easier to live with. Determined to change, David set out to understand Asperger syndrome and learn to be a better husband with an endearing zeal. His methods for improving his marriage involve excessive note-taking, performance reviews, and most of all, the Journal of Best Practices: a collection of hundreds of maxims and hard-won epiphanies, including “Don’t change the radio station when she’s singing along” and “Apologies do not count when you shout them.” David transforms himself from the world’s most trying husband to the husband who tries the hardest. He becomes the husband he’d always meant to be. Filled with humor and wisdom, The Journal of Best Practices is a candid story of ruthless self-improvement, a unique window into living with an autism spectrum condition, and proof that a true heart is the key to happy marriage.

Help Yourself for Teens

Help Yourself for Teens
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Publisher : Penguin
Total Pages : 212
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ISBN-10 : 9781440626876
ISBN-13 : 1440626871
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Help Yourself for Teens by : Dave Pelzer

As featured on Oprah Dave Pelzer, author of the acclaimed, best-selling books A Man Named Dave and Help Yourself, continues his tireless crusade against despair with Help Yourself for Teens, an uplifting new book written specifically for young adults. Sharing stories of his own adolescent struggles—fighting for his life against his alcoholic mother and enduring outrageous oppression at the hands of bullies and false friends—Pelzer imparts advice to help young people rise above their circumstances and achieve greatness. He offers teenagers practical solutions for overcoming their own hardships, focusing on three areas: facing current and past problems; realizing the importance of decisions; and finally, never giving up on oneself. Through it all, Pelzer never lets his readers forget that they alone have control over the outcomes of their lives. Pelzer’s uplifting and practical advice strives to tackle issues ranging from physical and sexual abuse to identifying spousal disagreement. Part self-help book and part inspirational memoir, Help Yourself for Teens is an empowering and uplifting guide to growing up in an often difficult world.

The Lottery

The Lottery
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Publisher : The Creative Company
Total Pages : 32
Release :
ISBN-10 : 158341584X
ISBN-13 : 9781583415849
Rating : 4/5 (4X Downloads)

Synopsis The Lottery by : Shirley Jackson

A seemingly ordinary village participates in a yearly lottery to determine a sacrificial victim.

Dave Pelzer's Life Lessons

Dave Pelzer's Life Lessons
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Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Total Pages : 130
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780007146918
ISBN-13 : 0007146914
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis Dave Pelzer's Life Lessons by : Dave Pelzer

Levenslessen van David Pelzer, een man die tijdens zijn jeugd zwaar werd mishandeld.

A Man Named Dave

A Man Named Dave
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 342
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0754017958
ISBN-13 : 9780754017950
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis A Man Named Dave by : David J. Pelzer

Dave Pelzer's father never intervened as his mother abused him with shocking brutality. She told her son she could kill him any time she wanted to -- and nearly did. But even years after he was rescued, Dave felt rootless and awkward, an outcast haunted by memories of his years of abuse. Dave's dramatic reunion with his dying father and the shocking confrontation with his mother -- along with the discovery of her secret past -- led to his ultimate calling as a mentor to others struggling with personal hardships. Dave was finally able to break the chains of his past, learning to trust, to love, and to live.