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A Man Named Dave by Dave Pelzer

A Man Named Dave

A Story of Triumph and Foregiveness

by Dave Pelzer
  • Readers' Rating (255):
  • First Published:
  • Oct 1, 1999, 284 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Sep 2000, 304 pages
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Maggie Bilsky

I was very taken by all of Dave Pelzer's books. I cried through just about every page. He courage and forgiveness to his family was over- welming to me. I to went through child abuse as a child and still to this day cannot forgive my abuser and it wasn't anything what Dave went through. Dave has so much heart and such a good soul that he could servive anything that life gives him. My heart goes out to you Dave. I wish I had your courage. Everyone should read these books, it will make us all look and think twice about what we think having a bad day really is.


Thank You Maggie
Diona

This was probably one of the most powerfull, informative, and dramatic books that I have been able to read. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good cry. The pain and abuse this child has to suffer is unexplainable and will leave you breathless and only hoping for more. I personally could not take my eyes from tis book. It really makes you think about what kind of people are living in this world. I highly recommend it and god bless you Dave you are one strong man.
christina

Im 17 years old and i read all three of his book in a week. I love readind his books. I recammed his books to or school to read in english class. I fell in love with his story. It felt like i was there with him and i felt his hirt and cried when he was in the pain and felt so happy when he got out of it. I love these books thank you.
Tiffany

The book was good.... I just feel so bad for him... God bless you dave
KRISS S.

I THOUGHT THAY ALL OF DAVE PELZER BOOKS WERE GREAT I COULDNT PUT IT DOWN ,I FINISHED A CHILD CALLED IT THE FIRST DAY THAY I HAD GOTTEN IT NOW I AM ABOUT TO GET ALL OF HIS BOOKS .THAT BOOK IS THE #1 MOST LIFE TOUCHING STORY THAT I EVER READ IT WAS SO SAD HOW HE WENT THROUGH ALL OF THAT AND STILL SURVIVED.GOD BLESS YOU DAVE AND YOUR FAMILY.
Jennifer Ellis

iIreally liked all three of these books they were great. I"m just sorry for what Dave had to go through.
BILLIE JO

I THOUGHT THE BOOK WAS AMAZING IT WAS LIFE CHANGING I NEVER THINK THAT I GET TREATED BAD I GET TREATED GREAT COPARED TO HIM
Brian

This is one of the most insipring most toughing books I have ever read. This is an amazing book, but it is sad how he was treated. Dave's writing is excellent. I liked this book so much I had to but myself a copy!!!

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