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A Man Named Dave by Dave Pelzer

A Man Named Dave

A Story of Triumph and Foregiveness

by Dave Pelzer
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  • Oct 1, 1999, 284 pages
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  • Sep 2000, 304 pages
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Rachael

"A Child Called It" was a truly inspiring page turning novel. After reading this I have a whole new out-look on life. My life has changed greatly, and made me apprciate what I have alot more. Thanks. Rachael
Ashley

If the scale could go higher I would rate it that number. I could not belive what she did to Dave
Heather

I cried a lot through the book. Being a single mother of a 5 yr. old, I thought a lot about my son as I was reading. I would hold and love him whenever he would walk in the room.
I loved the book and read it in one sitting.
My thoughts are with you always.

Love,
Heather
Chris Davis

This book has truely inspire me in many ways and it has made me stay strong and keep the courage of surving through this difficult time in life. I have also been through hell and back in my life as well, i went through both physical and emotional abuse from my father and i still am hurt by him , but no so much on the physically abusive side but more emotional abuse, But about 3 months back i broke away from the abuse only because telling the nurse and the counselors and teachers at shool did not save me and or prevent him from abuseing me anymore. But now i am much hapier where i am at , which is in a 6 bed group home in fullerton california , the reason i say a lot happier is because for the first time in my life i am treated like a somebody and not a nobody , and most of all i am protected from abuse and physical rages of harm . "A child called it " is the first book i have ever read in my entire life only because it is so addicting and so true , along with the sequals , The Lost Boy, and A Man Named Dave , They are a truely magnifiucant books and i recomend that book to enveryone out there because it will truely touch your heart. The book has inspired me to stay strong and keep the courage to get through each and every day of my life , only because i can compare to Dave Pelzer in a lot of ways as to the way that we were treated,. Anyway i really enjoyed all three of the books and i hope everyone else out there has to


Thanks Dave
SHY

Hi.i HAVE JUST FINISHED YOUR FIRST AND I FELYT SO OVERWHELMED ABOUT WHAT YOU HAD TO GO THROUGH.WE HEAR ABOUT THINGS LIKE THIS BUT TO KNOW SUCH SADISTIC CRULETLY AGAINST YOUR OWN CHILD ITS DISGUSTING.YOU ARE TRULY A BRAVE PERSON.
STACEY C.

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED YOUR BOOKS.I NEVER HAVE GOT SO INVOLVED IN A BOOK.I CAN'T BELIEVE ALL THE HORRIBLE THINGS YOU HAD TO GO THOUGH.IT IS TRUELY AMAZING THAT YOU LIVED AND GREW INTO A REMARKABLE MAN.NOW THAT I HAVE READ YOUR STORY I KNOW I CAN GET THOUGH ANYTHING IN MY LIFE.YOU GAVE ME THAT COURAGE TO FACE THINGS HEAD ON AND NOT TO FEAR.I AM VERY GLAD THAT YOU WERE ABLE TO LIVE AND WRITE THESE BOOKS, YOU GIVE PEOPLE COURAGE TO DEAL WITH EVERYTHING LIVE THOWS AT THEM.I WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS.LOTS OF LOVE,STACEY**
Regine Schultz

Dave's books are the best books I've ever read! Like Dave, I read my way through life. His books opened a whole new world for me. Not only do I understand now how dreadfully common child abuse is, but I also learned that with the right attitude and the will to never give up that you can overcome overwhelming odds and win - eventually. I am happy you survived your childhood nightmare and that you turned out to be a fighter with an awesome personality, Dave! I also admire your compassionate heart towards people in your family that hurt you beyond limits. I makes you a winner - hands down.
Helen Clayton

Let me dry my eyes for I can hardly see the screen,you felt it Dave,we now feel it. The trilogy evokes emotions myself and my peers never knew existed,you melt hearts,you drive our passion. Thank you God that 'it' turned into a wonderful man named Dave.

All Our Love and Prayers from the UK

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