My Story: "A Child Called It", "The Lost Boy", "A Man Named Dave"

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Dave Pelzer's remarkable journey from a child who lived in terror of his unstable, violently unpredictable mother's every move, to his emergence as an inspiration the world over is a remarkable tale of survival and the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Dave Pelzer's three volumes of memoirs - A Child Called 'It', The Lost Boyand A Man Named Dave- brought this story of courage and triumph against all odds to the world, becoming global bestsellers. My Storybrings these volumes together, following Dave from a childhood spent in fear, his tempestuous teenage years haunted by the spectre of his mother, through to his adulthood, and his great achievement of not only understanding and reconciling the story of his own life, but his dedication to helping others overcome similar adversity. It is a remarkable story of courage and survival, already embraced by millions and destined to inspire millions more.

Book Details

ISBN13 9780752853710
ISBN10 0752853716
Series/Work OL262974W View on OpenLibrary
Publisher Orion Books
Language EN-US
Created At January 30, 2025
Updated At January 30, 2025
Last OL update January 18, 2025

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