Rated of 5
by Brandi Short An absolutly terrific book
A Child Called It was a horrifying story that made me cry. It is so sad how a mother that gives birth to a beautiful baby boy could just as quickly turn on him and take the life she had once given. It was so well written and inspiring because so many people look down on there own lives but once you read this you will soon realize how bad some people have it. It makes you want to keep a very close eye out for kids living in these kinds of situations or ones like them. It gives you the strength to move passed your everyday struggles because he is probably one of my biggest heroes for coming out and sharing his story, not knowing if he would be rejected again, just for others. Its crazy to me. It's definitely a thumbs up and one that everyone should read. It will be worthwhile and gives you so much you can learn from and help others with.
Rated of 5
by Lexus McDonald Incredible
This book has truly inspired me. I would have never been able to go through all that abuse that Dave has been through. I truly look up to Dave as my hero. I am amazed he can still open his heart to people after all those years with The Mother. I am proud and I hope you keep writing for I have read all your books and am truly inspired and amazed.
Rated of 5
by Laura A Man Named Dave
A Man Named Dave is a really good and inspiring book, I think its the best book in the world because its a true sad story, although I have never been abused I know how Dave felt. I think everyone should read books by Dave Pelzer so they can understand that abusing kids is wrong.
Rated of 5
by geoff smith sad but inspiring
It's a sad but a an inspiring because he tells a real story and has a good point a good lesson. I think that everybody should read and learn that child abuse is wrong. I read this and I am 10 and I understand his point. I am not abused but I can see why he did what he did when you feel you are powerless you are told you are nothing you would feel the way he did.
Rated of 5
by sally sad but very good
This is a very good book, I cried a lot because it was so sad. For some reason I couldn't stop reading it! I am really sorry, seeing this is a true story. I'm glad I wasn't raised like that.
Rated of 5
by deyannah the most inspiring
Dave Pelzer really did it great for himself. When I was down my teacher gave me this book to read and I cried for him, but it made me feel like I could get it together and do better for myself. she gave me "a child called it" to read but the others I'm working on. now I'm in school and writing a report on my favorite author and you've won the title! thank you for writing these books. god bless you! *deyannah
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