Pelzer, who has received commendations from Presidents Reagan, Bush, and Clinton, travels throughout the world inspiring others through speeches and work to prevent child abuse. Finally, after five sets of foster parents, he finds a mother and father who love him. A rebellious, defiant boy, Dave seeks attention by shoplifting and even spends time in juvenile detention when suspected of arson. He is moved from one foster home to another, searching for identity and family. On the verge of adolescence, Dave is rescued from his terrifyingly abusive, alcoholic mother and made a permanent ward of the court. A MAN NAMED DAVE The gripping conclusion to this inspirational trilogy.The Lost Boy spent over two years on the New York Times best-seller list and has profoundly influenced more than one million readers' lives.įollowing the tremendous success of Pulitzer Prize nominee A Child Called 'It', this book continues the extraordinary tale of author Dave Pelzer's childhood. 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. This is an inspirational look at the horrors of child abuse and the steadfast determination of one child to survive despite the odds. Throughout, Dave kept alive the dream of finding a family who would love and care for him. His bed was an old army cot in the basement and when he was allowed food it was scraps from the dogs' bowl. No longer considered a son, or a boy, but an 'it', Dave had to learn how to play these games in order to survive. Ī CHILD CALLED 'IT' is Dave Pelzer's story is of a child beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played tortuous, unpredictable games that left one of her three sons nearly dead.

A CHILD CALLED 'IT' is Dave Pelzer's story is of a child beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played tortuous, unpredictable games that left one of her three sons nearly dead.

My story by dave pelzer