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A Child Called 'It'
- One Child's Courage to Survive
- Narrated by: Brian Keeler
- Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins
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Summary
Dave was in first grade when his unstable alcoholic mother began attacking him. Until he was in fifth grade, she starved, beat, and psychologically ravaged her son. Eventually denying even his identity, Dave's mother called him an "it" instead of using his name. Relentlessly, she drove him to the brink of death before authorities finally stepped in. With faith and hope, Dave grew determined to survive. He also knew that he needed to share his story.
A Child Called "It" is the first of three books that chronicle his life. Through publications and public appearances, Dave is now recognized as one of the nation's most effective and respected speakers about child abuse.
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- Andy
- 07-10-07
A stunner
Brilliant book, beautifully narrated by Brian Keeler. A emotional and turbulent insight into child abuse. Everyone should take a listen, you will be truly moved.
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- Anthony Kerr
- 22-02-24
Utter sadness
A most difficult story to hear but one that everyone person should. Knowing David went on, not only to survive, but thrive in life and help other children makes this story all the more compelling.
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- Jackie
- 31-01-24
The truth
.....for those who ask the questions. this example of the hell too many american...global...children live within, you have the answers to 1) why do we need a death penalty and 2) why do children under 12 commit suicide. we can't afford to house child abusers in prison...the money should be used for early intervention, removal and a new life. Society is ignorant to just how many kids are in a living hell.
...heartbreaking....
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- Katie C
- 03-12-23
Heartbreaking 💔
What a heartbreaking and gut wrenching story, this book is about child abuse and how this man survived and what he went through. I listened to it as an audiobook and I would recommend that but read the content before diving in.
Utterly heartbreaking, however I would recommend to anyone interested in this book as it was recommended to me!
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- sophie
- 22-11-23
Heartbreaking
Dave Peltzer is a true warrior , it was a privilege to hear your story
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- Grainne Sloan
- 15-11-23
How much his life was like mine
Dislike the way nobody came to help him I felt so sorry for him and I could see a lot of my own feelings in the book
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- Rob Mulholland
- 23-10-23
Incredible story
Thank you for sharing the story. What a brave person you are would love to know more about the effect your childhood has had on you as an adult and what became of your mother
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- Linda T
- 22-10-23
David
Wow. His mother (if you can call her that ) was one sadistic evil bitch. But for the father to stand back and allow it is even worse.
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- Jade Bonser
- 05-06-23
WOW
Such a sad story…. The poor little boy. So so please he got rescued at long last!
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- Jadine
- 16-01-23
easy to listen to
very nicely read, my only thing I didnt like is there was no gap between chapters, the change was too sudden
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