Dave Pelzer

3 summariesPsychology, Biography, Memoir

Dave Pelzer is a renowned author known for his powerful autobiographical accounts of overcoming childhood abuse. His most famous works, 'A Child Called "It"' and 'A Man Named Dave,' detail his struggles and resilience, inspiring millions worldwide. Pelzer's unflinching honesty and strength in sharing his story have made him a significant voice in the non-fiction genre.

Books by Dave Pelzer

3 books available

A Child Called "It"
Dave Pelzer
4.1 (379k) average on GoodreadsPsychology
This memoir tells the story of a boy starved, beaten, and dehumanized into an 'it' by his mother, forcing him to play her deadly games to survive.
A Man Named Dave
Dave Pelzer
3.9 (30k) average on GoodreadsPsychology
From the ashes of a brutal childhood, Dave Pelzer forges a path to forgiveness and self-love, ultimately breaking the cycle of abuse to create a legacy of hope for his own son.
The Lost Boy
Dave Pelzer
A brutally honest and harrowing account of a young boy's journey through the foster care system, desperately searching for a place to belong after escaping his mother's abuse.