A Child Called 'It'

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A Child Called 'It'

By: David Pelzer

Narrated by: Brian Keeler

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Dave Pelzer was brutally abused as a child by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother. She considered him a slave - no longer a boy, but an "it".

He was physically and mentally tortured and starved. The outside world knew nothing of the nightmare he experienced behind closed doors, and his father was aware of the abuse but turned to denial and alcohol. The abuse only fueled a determination to survive and become stronger.

He eventually found amazing strength from his experiences: both in himself and other people.

Abuse

Dysfunctional Families

Dysfunctional Relationships

Parenting & Families

Relationships

Inspiring

Biography

Child Development

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"Pelzer's portrayal of domestic tyranny and eventual escape is unforgettable." ( School Library Journal)

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I am part way through my foster carer preparation and decided it was the right time to expose myself to the horrors of child abuse. It is indeed an account of survival and strong will.
Peppered with almost nonchalant descriptions of patterned abuse, so awful, I almost cried. However, Dave's hope is infectious and I started to feel more comfortable with the theme as the book continued. I enjoyed the final chapters and Dave's brief account of his abuse now seen through the eyes of an adult.