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Unwanted Angel · 09-18-2003, 10:42 PM

Has anyone ever read this book. I bought it the other day and oh my god i felt so bad for Dave.

It's a book about a child named Dave Pelzer who is brutily beaten and abused by his achoholic mother. Some of the things she did were hanious! I cried so much and i just wanted to kill that evil woman and take Dave away to a safe place.

Anyone else ever read it? Just curious because it was a very emotional book.

*Marilyn Monroe* · 09-18-2003, 10:58 PM

I read it in 4th grade...the one after it was even harder for me to read. The 3rd one's kinda boring though.

Crimson and Clover · 09-18-2003, 11:02 PM

Yes, I also read "The Lost Boy" and "A Man Named Dave."

I felt so sorry for him, reading what all he had to go through. But he has made it to be a great man.

~*Hannah_Lee*~ · 09-18-2003, 11:34 PM

Never read it, but it sounds like a really good book.

MandieR1980 · 09-19-2003, 12:19 AM

My friend at work was telling me about it her daughter was reading it and she decided to read it too. Did they ever make a movie about that?

SBTB Geek · 09-19-2003, 01:40 AM

Yeah, I read it before. I can't believe that bitch of a mother made him eat his own ****.

Unwanted Angel · 09-19-2003, 07:32 AM

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Originally posted by SBTB Geek
Yeah, I read it before. I can't believe that bitch of a mother made him eat his own ****.

No, she tried to make him eat his baby brother's ****!

Plus, she tried to burn him alive, she starved him, she made him sleep in the garage and all kinds of other horrible stuff.

I never read the other two. But i want to.

Penny Lane · 09-19-2003, 09:40 AM

Yes, I have read it. There are 2 sequels called" The Lost Child" and I can't remember the name of the last one! You will be glad to know that he is an adult now and doing fine!

There was supposed to be a TV movie based on the books last Fall but I have heard nothing more about it! Anybody know anything?

Christopher · 09-19-2003, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Penny Lane
There are 2 sequels called" The Lost Child" and I can't remember the name of the last one!

From his website:
A Child Called "IT"
The Lost Boy
A Man Named Dave
Help Yourself

I have to say, the law system back then was very ****ty towards abused children. For those who don't know who Dave Pelzer is, read this

This link also tells a lot, if it will work.

*PinkLady* · 09-19-2003, 10:36 AM

I read the second sequel (A Lost Boy? It's been awhile since I read it) and I cried my eyes out.

Janice Johnson · 09-19-2003, 11:42 AM

She is only abusing one child, her second child out of FIVE kids. Why wasn't she abusing her oldest, the third, the fourth or the youngest? Why did she treat him like that? She treated him like trash. She made him live int he garage, she said that he was "Ruining her life", made him eat his vomit, made him eat his brother's doodoo, made him drink ammonia, made him eat food out of the garbage, told his brothers to beat him up, forced him to steal food from school and beg strangers for food, made him do all the work around the house, got his arm broken, and many other terrible things. The thing was, she wasn't always like this. She used to be a caring, nice, sweet, mother. Out of the blue, she turned into this raving beotch who tortured him and terrified him.

webuster · 09-19-2003, 12:21 PM

My old geography teacher recommended the book (he got off track alot in class) and my brother bought it, so I read it. I was surprised about how little time it took to read, I think I finished without taking any breaks, it's a good book.

Will and Grace Fanatic · 09-19-2003, 02:24 PM

yes, I've read that book. It is indeed very sad but still a great book. While reading this book I felt so bad for him, his siblings, and his father. I just wanted to knock the crap out of his mother so much. How could anyone do this to their children?

Hershey · 09-19-2003, 04:52 PM

I read this book when i was in 7th grade and it was so sad. I was so pissed at his mother. It must have taken a lot of bravery to want to get up in the morning and face the bitch who should be in hell for her actions and torture. He was a little boy-its not like he could defend himself-man its so awful. Im glad he wrote a book about his experiences with getting abused and then turning out pretty good.

Rebel Queen 1980 · 09-19-2003, 07:31 PM

Yes,I read last year and I cried so much,
I then thanked God for the loving family and friends I have,
I can't even imagined abused,I'm so glad I raised good
and I had a wonderful past filled happiness,some bad things
happened,but I try to forget them,Overall my past was great
and that book taught a lesson to be thank for all I have .
I

You Guys!

09-18-2003, 10:42 PM	#1
Unwanted Angel Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 17, 2002 Posts: 12,658	A Child Called "IT" By Dave Pelzer Has anyone ever read this book. I bought it the other day and oh my god i felt so bad for Dave. It's a book about a child named Dave Pelzer who is brutily beaten and abused by his achoholic mother. Some of the things she did were hanious! I cried so much and i just wanted to kill that evil woman and take Dave away to a safe place. Anyone else ever read it? Just curious because it was a very emotional book.

09-18-2003, 10:58 PM	#2
Marilyn Monroe Diamonds... Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 24, 2001 Location: Where gentlemen actually prefer brunettes Posts: 4,811	I read it in 4th grade...the one after it was even harder for me to read. The 3rd one's kinda boring though.
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09-18-2003, 11:02 PM	#3
Crimson and Clover Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 09, 2002 Location: NC Posts: 17,345	Yes, I also read "The Lost Boy" and "A Man Named Dave." I felt so sorry for him, reading what all he had to go through. But he has made it to be a great man.
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09-18-2003, 11:34 PM	#4
~Hannah_Lee~ Let's dance in style Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 09, 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,358	Never read it, but it sounds like a really good book.
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09-19-2003, 12:19 AM	#5
MandieR1980 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 03, 2001 Location: East Taunton, Massachusetts Posts: 2,635	heard of it My friend at work was telling me about it her daughter was reading it and she decided to read it too. Did they ever make a movie about that?
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09-19-2003, 01:40 AM	#6
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	Yeah, I read it before. I can't believe that bitch of a mother made him eat his own ****.

09-19-2003, 09:40 AM	#8
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,300	Yes, I have read it. There are 2 sequels called" The Lost Child" and I can't remember the name of the last one! You will be glad to know that he is an adult now and doing fine! There was supposed to be a TV movie based on the books last Fall but I have heard nothing more about it! Anybody know anything?
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09-19-2003, 10:36 AM	#10
PinkLady Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 04, 2002 Posts: 7,457	I read the second sequel (A Lost Boy? It's been awhile since I read it) and I cried my eyes out.

09-19-2003, 11:42 AM	#11
Janice Johnson Commercial Lover Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 30, 2003 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 4,740	Is anything wrong with this book? She is only abusing one child, her second child out of FIVE kids. Why wasn't she abusing her oldest, the third, the fourth or the youngest? Why did she treat him like that? She treated him like trash. She made him live int he garage, she said that he was "Ruining her life", made him eat his vomit, made him eat his brother's doodoo, made him drink ammonia, made him eat food out of the garbage, told his brothers to beat him up, forced him to steal food from school and beg strangers for food, made him do all the work around the house, got his arm broken, and many other terrible things. The thing was, she wasn't always like this. She used to be a caring, nice, sweet, mother. Out of the blue, she turned into this raving beotch who tortured him and terrified him.

09-19-2003, 12:21 PM	#12
webuster Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 26, 2002 Posts: 2,150	My old geography teacher recommended the book (he got off track alot in class) and my brother bought it, so I read it. I was surprised about how little time it took to read, I think I finished without taking any breaks, it's a good book.

09-19-2003, 02:24 PM	#13
Will and Grace Fanatic be happy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 15, 2002 Location: seattle, washington Posts: 2,746	yes, I've read that book. It is indeed very sad but still a great book. While reading this book I felt so bad for him, his siblings, and his father. I just wanted to knock the crap out of his mother so much. How could anyone do this to their children?
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09-19-2003, 04:52 PM	#14
Hershey TerpFan3 Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 13, 2002 Location: In front of the Computer Posts: 466	I read this book when i was in 7th grade and it was so sad. I was so pissed at his mother. It must have taken a lot of bravery to want to get up in the morning and face the bitch who should be in hell for her actions and torture. He was a little boy-its not like he could defend himself-man its so awful. Im glad he wrote a book about his experiences with getting abused and then turning out pretty good.
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09-19-2003, 07:31 PM	#15
Rebel Queen 1980 Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 05, 2002 Location: Watching Classic Sitcoms 24/7.... Posts: 1,509	Yes,I read last year and I cried so much, I then thanked God for the loving family and friends I have, I can't even imagined abused,I'm so glad I raised good and I had a wonderful past filled happiness,some bad things happened,but I try to forget them,Overall my past was great and that book taught a lesson to be thank for all I have . I You Guys!