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A Man Named Dave: A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness (Paperback)
by Dave Pelzer
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Teens, Soul story, Motivation & Inspiration |
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A Man Named Dave is an inspiring story of terror, recovery, and hope; incredible story of suvival experienced by the author throughout his life. |
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Author: Dave Pelzer
Publisher: Plume
Pub. in: September, 2000
ISBN: 0452281903
Pages: 352
Measurements: 7.3 x 5 x 0.9 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BC00309
Other information: ISBN-13: 978-0452281905
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- Awards & Credential -
A best book describe abused children,telling us only compassion and forgiveness can cure. |
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This book is about the compassion and forgiveness the author finds in the face of horrible abuse. In the first two book we all felt the author's natural reactions to his abuse. Now in the third book the author gives us the solution. Not the solution to abuse but the solution for all victims of abuse - compassion and forgiveness. I did not get this understanding until after I read the book An Encounter With A Prophet which more explicitly shows how to accomplish the solution.
(From quoting an Ameican reader)
Target readers:
Teens, young adult.
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Dave Pelzer is the international bestselling author of A Child Called "It" and The Lost Boy. He travels throughout the country, inspiring hope and resilience in countless individuals. Dave has received commendations from Presidents Reagan, Bush, and Clinton, and in 1994 was the only American recipient of The Outstanding Young Persons of the World award. He is completing a new book, Help Yourself: Celebrating the Daily Rewards of Resilience and Gratitude, which will be available in hardcover from Dutton in October 2000.
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From The Publisher
The inspiring conclusion to A Child Called "It" and The Lost Boy
"All those years you tried your best to break me, and I'm still here. One day you'll see, I'm going to make something of myself." - Dave Pelzer, from A Man Named Dave
These words were Dave Pelzer's declaration of independence to his mother, and they represented the ultimate act of self-reliance. Dave's father never intervened as his mother abused him with shocking brutality, denying him food and clothing, torturing him in any way she could imagine. This was the woman who told her son she could kill him any time she wanted to-and nearly did. The more than two million readers of Pelzer's previous international bestsellers, A Child Called "It" and The Lost Boy, know that he lived to tell his courageous story. A Man Named Dave is the gripping conclusion to his inspirational trilogy. With stunning generosity of spirit, Dave Pelzer invites readers on his journey to discover how he turned shame into pride and rejection into acceptance.
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-02-07 00:00>
The book show the power of forgiveness. This principle works with abuse and is actually the only cure for abuse. I picked this little nuggett up in the book An Encounter With A Prophet and found it a powerful tool in dealing with my past. The man named David illustrates this point very well for those open to the concept. I loved the book.
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Rebekah Harris (MSL quote), USA
<2007-02-07 00:00>
I discovered the David Pelzer books after seeing him on the Montel Williams show. I was so horrified by his story. . . and my heart went out to A Child Called It.
And I bought the book.
I've read all three. David's survival is truly a triumph. Most people would not have continued to live, let alone rise above the problems, let alone be able to talk about them.
David's tales are comparable to the horror stories of the Holocaust - except that the villain in his stories was someone who was supposed to love him. I do wish that I had found out exactly what had triggered David's mother. If the only stimulation for her actions was alcohol, then this series may be the most powerful lesson in the world against liquor.
I appreciate David's sharing his story with us. It's one more reason to be grateful every day.
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-02-07 00:00>
I just finished A Man Named Dave this morning. I stayed up all night reading it, I could not put it down.
I have also read the other 2 books in the series.
This book is extremely well-written. You feel like you are really there with Dave. I was in awe at the dialogue... it was so real, not like the normal stuff you see on TV or in the movies.
One of the things that struck me the most was when he said this to Stephen, his son..
"Just like in baseball: you'll get a few hits, but most likely, you'll strike out more than you get on base. But don't quit. Find your focus, relax, take a deep breath, and give it a good swing."
Dave, please continue to keep us updated on your life. We can all learn so much from you.
No one deserves to be treated as you were. You were not at fault for what happened.
You broke the cycle of abuse... not only for yourself, but I am sure for many others as well.
You are a hero - just like Superman.
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-02-07 00:00>
I quickly read David Pelzer's three amazing and inspirational books. I am a special needs teacher who has witnessed many cases of abuse and neglect involving children. David's book provides hope for all educators who try to help children that come from homes that do not provide even the basic needs for their children. There is a light at the end of the tunnel for children who need help. David's story is an example of an exceptional person who picks himself up and dusts himself off to become a true hero and wonderful example to many. David's mother was a sick individual who tried her best to make her childrens lives as pathetic as her own. She did not succeed and I wish she were alive today to face the consequences of her actions. I admire David's ability to forgive and be there for his father as he lay dying in a hospital bed. David's father in my eyes was a weak person who failed to provide basic safety for his children. David's father was as much a villian as his mother. It would be wonderful to see how David's brothers have weathered the storm of their unacceptable childhood. I wish all the best to David and his family. It is nice to read such a sad story that concludes with a happy ending and a bright future.
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