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The Lost Boy

The Lost Boy
A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a Family
by Dave Pelzer
Paperback: Aug 1997,
340 pages.

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Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Andrea Bogart
The Lost Boy
The Lost Boy is a very sad story about a young boy that got very badly abused by his mother. I really enjoyed reading about the authors life. But what I didn't enjoy was the way his mother treated him. I don't understand how a mother can hurt her own flesh & blood. I can't believe she burned him, stabbed him, & stuck him in a room of fumes. He went through hell for years. But finally, later on in his life; he got saved. He finally went into foster care. I was relieved to hear that. Because I wouldn't want to read anymore about him get brutally hurt by his OWN MOTHER. He had tough times in foster care. But most kids do. I'm glad to know that he got a new life, a new start, & a new caring family. Dave didn't deserve what he got from his mother. He seems like such a smart kid. But his mother just didn't realize that. This book was wonderful. & I would want many people to read this so they can realize that child abuse is real & so dangerous & COMMON!

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by VBALLER
Inspirational
This book really touches the heart about on boys journey to make it through the tough times. Dave Pelzer is telling a story that will get through to millions and just make you sit and think for awhile. Reading this book will change your perspective in life. You will ask yourself, "Who do I want to be?" All I can say is well done, well done.

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by monkey
the lost boy
This book is sad,but also a very interesting and intriguing book I have read. If it wasn't for my friend I would have never thought about reading these books. I am glad I read them though.

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Books
GREAT
These is a sad book, but one of the best books I have ever read! I would recomend this book to any one!

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Book worm
The lost boy
This is one of the best but yet one of the saddest books as well. As a mom I wouldn't ever be able to do any of those things to my kids. Dave Pelzer is the most brave person I have ever known and that won't stop him from doing anything.

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by BaByCaKeS
The lost boy
Its very sad. If you read this book you would cry.
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