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The Privilege of Youth

The Privilege of Youth
A Teenager's Story of Longing for Acceptance and Friendship
by Dave Pelzer
Hardcover: Jan 2004,
288 pages.
Paperback: Jan 2005,
240 pages.

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Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Patricia
this was a great book i have read all the other books that were written. I couldn't put this book down; i had to read this book cover to cover. I hade me cry and laugh. You are one insperational man.

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Anonymous
good book inspirational

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by Dean Preston
I love this book because I felt the same way you felt when you where younger. Thinks for telling me your story. I now expanied my knowledge even farther into a great area. Just keep your hopes up and never give up. Rember that someone above you loves and cares for you other wise you wouldnt be here right now, telling all of us your very sad storys. Thanks. Dean Preston.

Rated 5 of 5 of 5 by lora davis
never give up! think of the best and fight the rest. be brave and tell an adult that cares for you and whom you trust.

Rated 4 of 5 of 5 by Ashley
This book was Awsome!! it was told from the heart! i can tell! it was like 1 of the best books ive ever read! its made me cry!! all the books made me cry!! U r a great author and u will always be my favort

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