Author: Dave Pelzer
Title:
The Lost Boy
Genre:
Biography, Child Abuse, Tragic Life Stories, Social & Health
Issues, Family & lifestyle, Biographies & memoir,
Autobiography, Family Relationships.
I
bought this book along with a child called it and a man named dave.
Book
Dedication: To all the teachers and staff who rescued me,
Steven
Ziegler.
Athens
Constant.
Joyce
Woods.
Betty
Howell.
Peter
Hansen.
The
school nurse of Thomas edison elementary school and the daly city
police officer.
To
the angel social services
Ms
Pamela Gold.
To
my foster parents:
aunt
Mary.
Rudy
and Lilian Catanze.
Michael
and Joanne Nulls.
Jody
and Vera Jones.
John
and Linda Welsh.
To
those with a firm but gentle guiding hand
Gordon
Hutchenson.
Carl
Michael.
Estelle
O'Ryan.
Dennis
Tapley.
To
friends and mentors
David
Howard.
Paul
Brazell.
Sandy
Marsh.
Michael
A. Marsh.
In
memory of Pamela Eby, who gave her life to saving the children
of Florida.
To
my parents, who always knew Harold and Alice Turnbough.
And
finally, to my son, Stephen, whose unconditional love for who l am
and what l do keeps me going. I love you with all my heart and soul.
Bless
you all, for it takes a community to save a child.
This
book has 352 pages and 19 chapters in it.
I
would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with
books because it is good to add more authors and genres to your
reading portfolio. Even if you do not read books like this.
I
normally read books of this genre but l also stepped outside my
comfort zone with authors and genres l am so glad l did because l
have read so many great book and come across some great authors.
I
highly recommend this book but l would tell people to buy a child
called it and a man named Dave so you can read the full story not
just half of it.
Synopsis:
As a child, Dave Pelzer never had a real home, rescued from
an alcoholic, abusive mother: his only possessions were the old
torn clothes he carried in a paper bag: the only world he knew was
one of isolation and fear. In the lost boy Dave pelzer relives his
life as a foster child, in and out of five different homes. There
were those who felt that all foster kids were trouble – unworthy of
love – and resented his presence, forcing him to suffer yet more
shame. But though it all Dave never stopped hoping and searching for
the love of a real family. This book is the follow on to a child
called it and Dave is still looking for the loving home he dreams of
but it still has not come along yet. Dave finally finds a house
filled with love and a nice couple who foster children and Dave finds
his father who tells Dave that his mother been on at him to sign some
papers and Dave did not know what the papers he was on about. Lilian
told Dave his mother is trying to get his father to sign papers
signed to put him in an institution and Lilian asked Dave if David's
father had signed the papers and David said no. His mother said David
had a mental illness and she wanted him locked up.
Review:
I was happy to carrying on reading about Dave as l have read a child
called it. This is the follow on to it. I found this book really easy
to get in to and hard to put down once l had started reading it. I
was happy to read Dave had found a better life for himself but his
mother is still trying to destroy his life even though he does not
live with her anymore. I think she should just leave him alone to get
on with his life. I am glad his father did not sign the papers to
have him locked up in an institution because he does not sound like
he has a mental illness l think she is trying to say he does so she
can say everything he is saying is lies. She can not wait to destroy
his life for him because she does not have control of him anymore
which l am glad she does not. Dave deserves better than his mother l
am glad his father got away from her too. David has other plans for
his life and he joins the air force and does something good and he
has one son Stephen. David's mother sounds like a horrible women who
does not deserve children. I am glad david did something with his
life and did not let his mother win. David sounds like a great guy
and father.
About
The Author: An author best known for his 1995 memoir of childhood
abuse, A child called it. At the age of 12, dave was removed from an
abusive home and placed in a series of foster homes. In 1979, he
joined the air force and later became an author of memoirs and
self-improvement books. #1 New York times best seller list and #1
international best selling author recipient of the national Jefferson
award in a word, Dave pelzer embodies esprit: spirit, humor &
wit. As a child his resilience enabled him to overcome extreme
life-threatening obstacles. As an adult, for over 25 years, Dave's
inspirational work has encouraged countless organizations and
millions of individuals to recommit their efforts and remain
steadfast to their personal convictions. Dave has experienced a truly
extraordinary life. He nearly died several times by the hands of his
mentally disturbed alcoholic mother. Years later it was determined
that Dave's case was identified as on of the most gruesome and
extreme cases of child abuse in california's then history. Dave was
determined to better himself – no matter what the odds. As a member
of the armed forces, dave was hand-picked to midair refuel the highly
secretive SR-71 blackbird and the F-117 steath fighter, which played
a major role in operations just cause, desert shield and desert
storm. While serving on active duty and maintaining a rigorous flight
schedule, dave made time to give of himself. in 1990, dave was the
recipient of the JC penny golden rule award, making him the
california volunteer of the year.Some of Dave’s distinctive
accomplishments have been recognized through a number of prestigious
awards, as well as personal commendations from Presidents Reagan,
Bush, Clinton and George W. Bush. In 1993, Dave was honored as one of
the Ten Outstanding Young Americans. He joins a distinguished group
including: John F. Kennedy, Anne Bancroft and Christopher Reeves. In
1994, Dave was the only American to be honored
as
The Outstanding Young Person of the World! In 1996, he carried the
coveted Centennial flame for the Olympic Games. Dave was paid tribute
as the recipient of the 2005 National Jefferson Award. Other alumni
of this award include Colin Powell, Sandra Day O’Connor and Bob
Hope.Dave is the author of seven inspirational books. Dave’s latest
book, Moving Forward deals with helping people take the lead in their
lives. Dave’s first book, A Child Called “It”, was on the New
York Times Best Sellers List for over 6 years and Dave’s books have
been on the same Best Sellers List approaching 13 years combined. As
an author Dave is the first to have four # 1 International Best
Sellers and to have four books simultaneously on the New York Times
Best Sellers List.Dave is a living testament of a self-made man, who
as an optimist strongly exudes resilience, service to mankind,
personal responsibility and faith in humanity. Dave’s unique and
intriguing outlook on life, coupled with his “Robin Williams”
like wit and sense of humor entertain and encourage all of us to
truly commit to overcome any challenge, while living life to its
fullest.For over two decades, Dave has dedicated his life helping
others . . . to help themselves. While many make excuses and seem
pessimistic, Dave carries the banner in a nation where opportunities
are endless in what he calls “The Greatness of America”. And
through his work, you will too.
About
The Book: I really like the book cover and that it is black and white
the cover is not too boring.
Star
Rating: Five Out Of Five Stars.
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