What readers think of A Man Named Dave, plus links to write your own review.

i liked this book alot because i have gone through abuse before. NOT as bad as his though. He had the courage to survive and so did I. i love all of his books and hope he writes more.

"Mother then ordered me to climb up on to the stove and lie on the flames so she could watch me burn."
i'm only 12 years old but after reading this book i was really touched, i'v always wanted to be a concillor but this makes me wanna work harder for it. After only reading about 10 pages was in tears, i was so hooked to these books i pushed myself to finish reading The boy called "It" and i read from 9 o'clock that night to 1o'clock that morning, on a school day. i cried so much sometime because i couldn't believe how cruel people can be and other times because this were finally going on track for once. God bless you, you've made me wanna be a foster parent when i'm old enough.

I have looked to see if I could find proof of this book about dave and there's none.

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

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

David, You are incredible! God Bless you for writing your life to the whole world. I was abused as a kid but I thought it was ok. I had so much hatred for my mother. Dad worked and when he came home she was a totally different person. I don't know how but I had a strength in me and one day I was able to forgive her. So many times I just wanted to die or her to die. Niether one of us has and I am greatful. I forgave her. I felt great. But I feel she is still in a world of denyal. I just want to tell you thank you because your book changed my life. I have a son 12 and a daughter 8 and I love them sooooo much. But I also have these sudden anger spurts but I consatanly pleed the Blood of Jesus and I never lash out. But I do see how the anger just comes suddenly. I had made my decision many years ago that I would never be like her. It is hard. When I read your book it made me even more greatful and I realized that there are so many children out there that may be in trouble. It has helped me remember when I see children out there that I never know what may be going on there life and I will try to make there's better by listening to them and not acting like there just kids. There was a song called Dear Mr. Jesus that I heard many years ago. I don't know who sings it but its about child abuse. I think it should be played more often to make more aware of child abuse. God Bless you. I know you will always remember and its ok because it will help you never take life for granted.

i thought the books were just the greatest!! i'm not a reader but when i just started reading the first sentence, i just couldn't put the book down. You are the greatest!! Your books are probably one of the greatest books i've ever read....stay strong and sweet!

maybe the famil's reaction will be in the fourth book