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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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Jessie (01/12/03)

I personally feel that the book A Man Named Dave was incredibly well written. It was a wonderful ending to an amazing trilogy. The story was both heart wrenching and inspirational. You felt so bad for Dave, and yet so happy for him that you couldn't help but continue reading. It was definitely a book that you couldn't put down once you started reading. It is amazing that after all he has been through, Dave is still able to lead a a semi-normal life. It lets us all know that there is hope for us, no matter what problems we may face in our lives. I would definitely suggest this book to anyone who is up for a very intriguing read, and who also has a lot of time. I guarantee you won't be able to put in down once you start. In fact, I will suggest the entire trilogy. They are all miraculous books that will really change the way you view your own life.
Kathy (01/11/03)

I wish that I could speak to Dave directly, but I don't know how that would be possible. David and Marsha, if you ever read this, I would just like you to know that you touched my heart very deeply when I read your books. I am so thankful that you made it as far as you have. You are truly incredible! I just ask that God would bless you, your child and your wife for all of eternity! I wish I could give you a hug. I guess instead, I'll just look into the eyes of my children and hug them in your honor. Children are a gift of the Lord and I'm sorry that your mother was so blind to your beauty.

May God Bless You and Yours forever.

Kathy Allen
jennifer S. (12/22/02)

i loved this book, the book opened my eyes to see how lucky i realy am to have a nice family that cares about me and loves me and i thought i had it bad until i read this book. this book broght tears to my eyes and i cant wait to read the rest!
Evan (12/17/02)

Dave-
after reading all three of these books about your life and the things you went through, i can honestly say they changed my life. In my short life i have experienced a lot of things many people shouldnt have to deal with ever. At times i thought of giving up, and then one day a teacher whom i confided in refered me to these books. After having read them i realized how hard it must have been for you, and how insignificant the things in my life really are, and how strong you must be to have survived so much, and come so far. Dave you are an inspiration to us all, and i thank god your story was published and could help so many. best wishes and thanx
-Evan
Nicole (12/17/02)

EXCELLENT books.. i couldnt set the books down... very inspiring.. makes you realize some horrible realities out there.... i hope a lot of people learned from these novels!
Jennifer Williams (12/05/02)

I loved all of your books. they were all sad but inspiring at the same time. you are a very strong person, and i wish more could be like you.
Diane Cauldwell (12/01/02)

Dear Dave,

When you get up every morning you should pat yourself on the back. You have overcome so many obstacles in your life and have the rest of it to look forward to, spending it with your beautiful wife and wonderful son.

I myself was abused by my father, and like you I can never bring myself to dislike him. During this year alone my family have been through and awful lot. I gave up hope of there been a God. I stopped praying after my beautiful neice was killed in a r.t.a.

Reading your book I could relate to you and through this it brought back my beliefs. Thank you so much for helping me through these bad times.

God bless you Dave Pelzer.
Diane Cauldwell
analy (11/29/02)

this book is very good and inspirational

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