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The story of Dave Pelzer is a legend of our times: the shattering tale of the child called 'It' who was forced to live in the basement. His mother was the perpetrator of the horror, but she had a willing accomplice. It was Dave's brother Richard - the author of this book. When Dave was twelve the police removed him from the household, but the cycle of abuse continued. Mrs Pelzer had a new target for her crazed, alcoholic wrath. The hunter became the hunted - at the age of nine. This is his story. Recounting the warped dynamics of a family riven by abuse, he reveals his guilt at being the abuser, his scarring at being abused, the complete lack of questioning within the family about what was happening - and even the twisted respect the boys had for their mother. Richard became the target of his mother's artillery of insanity, the victim of savage beatings leading to hospitalization, the boy denied clean clothes, the one who 'deserved' whole bottles of hot Tabasco sauce poured down his throat.
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 A Brother's Journey
This book is as moving emotionally as the other books by Dave Pelzer.
Once I started reading this book I could put it down. I was moved beyond words.
you experience so many different emotions and wonder How could this have happened un- noticed? I am so sorry, but it is beyond my understanding how a parent can do this to a child she gave birth to. She was a monster!!
Since I read most of the books by Dave Pelzer and this one it has made me more aware of the abuse that does go on and why kids do not tell. I am more watchful of things that may be a sign in child who may be in need of help.
If I had not read the books for myself I do not think I would have believed it if someone had told me about it...you would think a child could not survive such abuse, but they did and this is a sign of the resilence of a child who has the will to survive against all odds.
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A Great Book As Well....
I was also touched by Richard's book as well. It's terrible how she went from Dave to him as the next victim of her terrible abuse. I give Richard a lot of credit for sharing his story as well. This is a must read.
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Excellent perspective form the brothers point of view & how child abuse does not stop at one child
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Great Service!
Thanks for the fast delivery and great book - it was in excellent condition. I will definitely purchase from you again. Thanks.
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good book! ( robertb524 )
good book! i like the part where richard's mom makes him eat garbage, and tabasco sauce! read it if you like richard pelzer as much as me!
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