Dave Pelzer books have you read them - if not why not???????????????

I've got all of his books, and they are totally heart-wrenching, they are very profound, shocking and horrific and to actually read about what that poor boy went through at the hands of his mother, it made me so angry, anyone else would be hell-bent on revenge, the fact that he forgave his mum and walked away is a very deep emotional experience that no one can dream of. It was so sad and that he came out such a great person most people would have been sent to an ayslum for half of what he was put through, all that beating, torture and starvation and treated like a rat. It makes you think just how well you are and that you haven't experienced anything as to what he went through, every hour, every minute, every second was counted with fear and a living hell. Definitely inspiration, his books have helped me a great deal, and if anyone needed self help then I would strongly recommend his books every time.

Yes I've read all of these heartbreaking stories and have seen an interview of him on tv.Funny thing is that all of my kids have read them and each was brought to tears many times.Who said that boys and girls are that different.He mas risen above and that reminds me of another discussion...Mo the race is back on Honey R

Sorry Mo no I haven't , I used to read a lot , 9 hubby reads every day) but I just can never find the time nowadays , when I do my mind keeps wandering to other things , my way of relaxing now is on here at my lot xx

No I havbe not read them yet but I have seen them about I might soon get them once I have finished my Collection on James Patterson and that lol I am treating myself from E-Bay with my earnings lol and I really enjoy his Books and others. Hugs to you

no havent read any of them but will look for them when I go to the Liabrary

I have never heard of Dave Petzer and that would be why I have never read his books, I shall have to have a look in the library or book store for his books as I do admire anyone that has come through a lot in their lives and me and my friend will also be writing similar books within this year when I have the time I shall start writing mine.

And there was me thinking that I knew quite a bit about literature. I should be a bit more humble. I´m afraid, I haven´t read Dave Pelzer´s books, because I´ve never heard of him. I don´t buy many books lately (lack of fonds), generally I get them from the library. They have a "foreign language section" but I´ve been concentrating more on books written in French than in English. I will check if I can find Pelzer (it´s a huge library, so I´m quite sure they will have at least one of his books). What I´ve read here really got me interested. Thanks for posting this here, dear. Great info! Hope you´re ok. Hugs Dana

Yes I read all three books. I don't think the last two should have been written to be honest, it all could have been compiled into one book. I was amazed at how he survived his ordeals, and commend him for coming forward to share his experiences with the world. It shines light on all those who may be in similar situations who believe there is no light at the end of the tunnel.

I must have read thousands of books, but never any by this author, I don't think I've even heard of him, lathough I've heard of the book 'A child called It', but not any of the others. It must be terrible for anyone to be abused as a child.

I read his first book, but down here I can´t find the remaining ones, so I have never read them. His story is astounding, I am quite surprised that anyone could survive such an experience without becoming a complete psycopath!

I have heard really good things about these books. I have put off reading them for fear of the emotions (and nausia) they my stir up in me. I do enjoy reading triumphant books about people who have overcome but my emotions are just whacky the past several years. I am sure I will read them some day.

I've got all three sitting on my book sheleves. He also wrote a really great self help book that I picked up at the library after reading the trilogy of his upbringing and it was very good, too. It really was heart rending, wasn't it? I coldn't belivee the amount of abuse that poor child suffered.

I just read the first one last night, and have purchased the second one this evening and plan to read it tonight. These books were in the suggested readings for our foster/adopt process, so I ran out and bought the first one, I should have bought them both at the same time and saved myself a trip! I am still looking for the third one, WalMart did not have it on my trip tonight. I was just appalled reading the first one. It is amazing that he was able to live through that kind of abuse at such a young age! I know there are a lot of sick parents out there, and I also know that on this journey through the foster to adopt program that we will be learning alot more about sick parents. I want to be as prepared as I can be, and these books by Dave Pelzer are a step in the right direction I think. I am so amazed by him, and I have only read the first one. I am going now, to read the second one. I agree that these a really good books to read so that everyone realizes the extent these children who are abused have to cover up their home life and protect their families. It is a sense of honor for them to keep their secrets and this is a sad fact.

i don't know Dave Pelzer :o

I just posted a discussion about these books - I have learnt so much from them - they really touch the heart!! I did see your discussion just after posting my own discussion about the same subject but maybe it is good to spread the word and the more people talk about it, the more the books will be read. I sometimes go to his website an check if there is anything new there: www.davepelzer.com