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The Privilege of Youth by Dave Pelzer

The Privilege of Youth

A Teenager's Story of Longing for Acceptance and Friendship

by Dave Pelzer
  • Readers' Rating (36):
  • First Published:
  • Jan 5, 2004, 288 pages
  • Paperback:
  • Jan 2005, 240 pages
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McRuiz

AWESOME!
I read this book, and it was the besstt!! i loved it so much, its so exciting and you never want to put it down, I am only 15....but i do love this book..
jordan

pelzer books
this book was truly great. I used to not read at all and if i did i could never finish a story but from the first book i read, " a child called it" davepelzer captuered my attention. All of his books are great!!
Courtney

Wow
i like the lost boy and reding this book just made it even more better i heard his books are really good and i would tell anyone who askes what are the good books to read is all of Plezers books
Amanda

Mind Blowing
i loved this book, being a teen myself it really touched bases with me. I have heard nothing but great things about the author and his books and i would recomend these books to anyone, there easy to read and easy to follow .. its a must read!
Johnny

The Excerpt from this story is really great! I think its's a great book for young adults and teens i think some kids can prbably relate to some of the "issues" and topics this book is so great to read that im am going to buy it.
Caitlin

I feel Dave had the best outcome in life: the ability to love no matter what, to live through tough times and to have a loving wife and child. Just reading his books make me feel like I'm witnessing the action that goes on, and they are very heart felt. I've tried not to cry during each time I read his books, but each time I fail. They are so personal and true and I am pleased to hear he is doing just fine after all that has happened. He's like a role-model to me. That is why for every book report I have done, I have done on him.
heather

this book made me feel like i was acually experiencing the problems that dave went through. he is a very good author and is able to make his life very interesting!!!!
Erin

This book was as amazing as all the others. He writes of the torment he felt throughout his life, and the fact that he still lives is unbelievable. While most people would have given up or shut down, he was able to express himself in a way no one else could. I think it was excellent.
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