A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive

I got this book delivered to me at work, I left work at 5pm, got home by 6pm and started reading this book. I read it all by 1 am the next morning. I could NOT put it down. It was the unbelelivable acts of a parent(s) that I was tyring to justify. I thought..somewhere in this book I would find the answer or that this abuse would subside or lessen the gruesomeness of it all. But..i didn't find that..it only worsens. I am at awe at the details and courage it took to write this book. I am at awe that a child can comprehend the necessary skills of survival and somehow have faith that things would one day, some day , in dreams get better.I am a graduate student earning my MFT degree. This book was very educational and gave me a look at what to possibly expect in my future career.
I look forward to the next book..which I just ordered..with a RUSH!

This book A Child Called It is a inspiration to many people. I think that this story about this young boy might inspire you to try to make it through if you have had some hard times in your life. This book is not fiction this is a true story the boys name is Dave Pelzer he is the author of the book and the boy is Dave. Dave was abused by his mother earlier in his life badly his father tried to help but he couldn't do much. Its very inspiring and I think it would also be inspiring to you. There are two sequels that go along with this book.

I can tell you that from personal experience with my own son due to his father: That both Fireman's and Law Enforcement Families are some of the worst out there. The legal system allows them to get away with this kind of behavior by siding with them. Protective services fails these children most of the time by leaving them with the abusive parent or family.
In Florida, more children die at the hand of their own parents than any other cause. There are also more child molesters in the state of Utah than any other state. Why ?
David, if you read this honey: we love you and hope that you are well. One of my favorite rock bands " Buckcherry " wrote two songs inspired by your books. 1. A child called it, and the follow up song Rescue me. Go to youtube and see the video for Rescue me, Josh Todd is amazing. You should also go to the bands website.

God help the children.

Though this book makes you feel so sad for Dave, it's so detailed it makes you feel all his pain..one of my favorite books!!

What a wonderful heartbreaking book. I read this book in one night. I tried to put it down after the chapter The Accident. I lay there in my bed and cannot stop my mind from wondering, what happened to this little boy. I had to finish it, that night. The next morning I ordered 3 more of David's books. 5 STAR BOOK