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A Man Named Dave

A Story of Triumph and Foregiveness

by Dave Pelzer

A Man Named Dave by Dave Pelzer X
A Man Named Dave by Dave Pelzer
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    Oct 1999, 284 pages

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    Sep 2000, 304 pages

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ellie (02/19/03)

May i just say what an honour it was to be aloud into Dave's world. His story is an inspiration to all of us on how to live a life full of love and happiness. May his story be heard by the world so we can all come to appreciate life and the amazing capacity of the human mind to survive anything.
jessica (02/18/03)

your bok was really great i just loved them so much i hope you write another one really soon!!!!! just wanted you 2 know that
JayLee (02/12/03)

these books that dave has wrote have brought out the kind of life that is out there in this world. these books have made me cry and so happy that me got out of that house THESE BOOKS R THE BEST!
Jenn (02/11/03)

I was rivited by the book A Child Called 'It'. I was so sick at what his mother did to David Pelzer and the joy I felt when he defeated her was Omnipresent for many days. He allowed the world to see the dark side of things, and allowed us to personally feel the pain and triumph of his childhood in this book so well! It helps you to feel grateful for your life as it is, or it could give you courage to go "into the Limelite" if you have a problem. I hope every student and adult gets a chance to read this book!

---Jen, 14, So Cal
ilen (02/10/03)

it the best book i have ever read!
Lee Lee (02/08/03)

I uh...the books are so emotional that sometimes its as if i can actually feel his pain....I never thought that children were actually abused like that until I read Dave Pelzer's books....I say special prayers for childern who have to go through torment like that.
kristin (02/03/03)

I think the book was wonderful . I have already read his othe 2 books and i loved them , I think he is a great auther .
La Toya Salazar (01/29/03)

Dave, ure books r really great! I couldn't put the books down, I am sorry u had 2 go through all of that because childern r a gift and should be charished. And I am glad and greatful u have turned out the way u did. The book "A Child Called It" really hit me hard and brought me 2 reality. I think ure books have a great effect on many people and will help a lot of other people out in similar situations. Thanks 4 opening my eyes and I hope u and ure family have the best of luck in life. GOD BLESS!

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