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Book Synopsis: 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 a boy, but an "it." Dave’s bed was an old army cot in the basement, and his clothes were torn and raunchy. When his mother allowed him the luxury of food, it was nothing more than spoiled scraps that even the dogs refused to eat. The outside world knew nothing of his living nightmare. He had nothing or no one to turn to, but his dreams kept him alive--dreams of someone taking care of him, loving him and calling him their son.
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Experience the heart-wrenching journey of survival and resilience in the true story, A Child Called It: One Child's Courage to Survive. This compelling book takes you on an emotional rollercoaster as you witness the unimaginable abuse suffered by Dave Pelzer at the hands of his own mother.
In this chilling account, Pelzer reveals the horrifying details of his childhood, where he endured brutal beatings and starvation, all inflicted by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother. The level of torment he experienced is truly shocking, as his mother played twisted and unpredictable games that pushed him to the brink of death.
Despite the constant torment, Pelzer's determination to survive prevailed. He had to learn how to navigate his mother's sadistic games, adapting to the point where he was no longer considered a son, but merely an "it." His bed was a dismal army cot in the basement, and his clothes were tattered and filthy. Even when his mother provided food, it was nothing but spoiled scraps that even the dogs refused to eat.
Throughout his ordeal, Pelzer had no one to turn to and no escape from his living nightmare. Yet, it was his dreams that sustained him, offering him a glimmer of hope for a better future—a future where someone would care for him, love him, and call him their son.
Discover the incredible resilience of the human spirit and the power of hope in A Child Called It: One Child's Courage to Survive. This book will grip you from the very first page, leaving you unable to put it down until you've experienced every heart-wrenching moment with Dave Pelzer. Dive into this compelling true story and be inspired by the strength of the human will to survive against all odds.
Don't miss out on this transformative and eye-opening memoir. Experience the raw emotion and incredible journey of A Child Called It: One Child's Courage to Survive. Order your copy now and be forever changed by this captivating memoir.
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