A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer

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have just finished reading the first book of the trilogy .... A child Called It by Dave Pelzer... . For those who dont know, it is the first book in a trilogy, the 2nd book is called The Lost Boy and the 3rd is called A Man Called Dave.

I have not read such a moving book in ages and I cried through most of the book. I just cannot believe how a mother can be so very evil !!!

Here is a review of the first book:

A Child Called "It" is the unforgettable story of a child whose courage and unyielding determination enabled him to survive extreme life-threatening odds.

As a child, Dave was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played tortuous games--games that left him Dave nearly dead. With only his willpower to survive, Dave learned how to play his Mother's sinister games in order to survive because she no longer considered Dave a son but a slave, and no longer a boy but an "It."

Although A Child Called "It" contains situations of mistreatment Dave suffered, it is a real life story of the indomitable human spirit. This gripping account is told through the eyes of a child--who will pay any price in order to succeed.

twinkletoes

Anonymous wrote: have just finished reading the first book of the trilogy .... A child Called It by Dave Pelzer... . For those who dont know, it is the first book in a trilogy, the 2nd book is called The Lost Boy and the 3rd is called A Man Called Dave.

I have not read such a moving book in ages and I cried through most of the book. I just cannot believe how a mother can be so very evil !!!

Here is a review of the first book:

A Child Called "It" is the unforgettable story of a child whose courage and unyielding determination enabled him to survive extreme life-threatening odds.

As a child, Dave was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played tortuous games--games that left him Dave nearly dead. With only his willpower to survive, Dave learned how to play his Mother's sinister games in order to survive because she no longer considered Dave a son but a slave, and no longer a boy but an "It."

Although A Child Called "It" contains situations of mistreatment Dave suffered, it is a real life story of the indomitable human spirit. This gripping account is told through the eyes of a child--who will pay any price in order to succeed.

Dont know what happened...... I logged in as TWINKLETOES, but my post appeared as guest :roll: :roll: :roll:

CraftiEst · Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 205 Location: Northern Ireland

twinkletoes wrote: Dont know what happened...... I logged in as TWINKLETOES, but my post appeared as guest :roll: :roll: :roll:

Has happened to me sometimes lately too Twinkletoes. Book sounds like a good read. I might buy that for reading on my holidays. So difficult to get a good book these days.

Thanks for that synopsis. :smt023

ukevents · Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 1941

So close to your century... i reckon you would have made it if it weren't for those guest posts.

I haven't read it.. but I heard A Child Called It was a great read.

shellyx · Joined: 03 May 2004 Posts: 184 Location: Sheffield uk

I have read all 3 books and they are just truely moving.

I have to confess something, i used to feel so depressed years ago, and after reading the 1st book i just snapped out of it, took a look at my life and saw just how lucky i was.

the next 2 books just get better, amazing!!

i read the 3rd book from cover to cover in a couple of hours i just couldnt put it down

i great choice but very disturbing in parts.

such a brave brave man!!!

shell x

CraftiEst · Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 205 Location: Northern Ireland

You realise I am gonna have to buy the Trilogy since reading your posts.

Lucky it is not long after payday. I will buy them to read on holidays. :)

twinkletoes · Tell a Friend Posted: Tue Jul 06, 2004 1:01 pm Post subject:

CraftiEst wrote: You realise I am gonna have to buy the Trilogy since reading your posts.

Lucky it is not long after payday. I will buy them to read on holidays. :)

Noooo, dont buy them ..... i got them from the library :D

ash_the_minx · Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Posts: 12159 Location: cumbria!!

I read the book, and i work with children (as well as promotion work) and that book really affected me!! Although i didnt cry like some of my friends did but i also think dave pelzer has gone a bit far with writting so many books about his life now!!!
(sorry thats my opinion please dont get mad) :)

shellyx · Joined: 03 May 2004 Posts: 184 Location: Sheffield uk

dont think anyone would be mad minx, thats what the boards are here for.

every one has different views on things, and yes he has just written yet another book. I havent actually read that 1 though, think it may be more of a self help thingy.

I'm not too fussed over that now i know how the story ended.

we still luv ya minx :)

shell x

ash_the_minx · Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Posts: 12159 Location: cumbria!!

hahah cheers chicken!

shellyx · Joined: 03 May 2004 Posts: 184 Location: Sheffield uk

your welcome hun x haha

Mullin · Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 20062 Location: Ivybridge

I have read this book, it is great, it is one of the only books that have really touched me....would recommend it to anyone!

twinkletoes · Tell a Friend Posted: Mon Aug 16, 2004 11:24 pm Post subject:

Mullin wrote: I have read this book, it is great, it is one of the only books that have really touched me....would recommend it to anyone!

Hi Mullin

There are 3 books. 1st one is is life at home, 2nd in Foster care and 3rd his adulthood. I am halfway through the 3rd book. It is really inspiring so far.

ash_the_minx · Joined: 04 Jul 2004 Posts: 12159 Location: cumbria!!

I was gonna buy the other two the other day b ut I decided againest it because I got told they dragged on a little bit!

Mullin · Joined: 16 Aug 2004 Posts: 20062 Location: Ivybridge

twinkletoes wrote: Mullin wrote: I have read this book, it is great, it is one of the only books that have really touched me....would recommend it to anyone!

Hi Mullin

There are 3 books. 1st one is is life at home, 2nd in Foster care and 3rd his adulthood. I am halfway through the 3rd book. It is really inspiring so far.

Hiya

Yeah I had heard about that, I may but them when I get paid!