Alisha T. (yankeemom02) reviewed A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive on + 2 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 27
Unimaginable account of a child abused. I received this book in the early afternoon and finished it in record time. I could not put it down. This book makes me thankful for the things that I have. It also makes me want to hold my children a little tighter. I recommend this book to everyone.
We as a nation should want to do more to stand up against child abuse. Don't look the other way or close the blinds. STOP turning the other way on the future of our Country. These children are our future lets nurture them and show them the unconditional love that each child deserves.
Have the tissue box ready. This is a very sad one.
Cant wait to read the next.
We as a nation should want to do more to stand up against child abuse. Don't look the other way or close the blinds. STOP turning the other way on the future of our Country. These children are our future lets nurture them and show them the unconditional love that each child deserves.
Have the tissue box ready. This is a very sad one.
Cant wait to read the next.
Helpful Score: 23
Heartbreaking and moving, this book tells the story of one child's abuse he suffers at the hands of his parents. This true story is NOT an easy read; you will be horrified, angry, and outraged at the hell this child was put through.
Josephanie A. (puppyfred) reviewed A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive on + 17 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 22
This book is a sad tale that is very typical of children in foster care today. Most will read this story and be shocked at the malicious treatment Dave received as a child. However, I, as a child abuse attorney based in Los Angeles, CA, who has represented perhaps thousands of children found myself thinking, "I've seen worse." as I read of Dave's horiffic plight.
Unfortunately, such abuse as Dave's is none too common in today's world. Quite often, I've been asked by the unsympathetic fool, "What is the worst case of child abuse you've seen?" My common response is, "Do you mean where the child lived, or where the child died?"
Most of this abuse goes on right under our noses, unnoticed, and that, is the true tragedy of this story. Kudos to Dave for his ability to survive and his strength to share his story.
Unfortunately, such abuse as Dave's is none too common in today's world. Quite often, I've been asked by the unsympathetic fool, "What is the worst case of child abuse you've seen?" My common response is, "Do you mean where the child lived, or where the child died?"
Most of this abuse goes on right under our noses, unnoticed, and that, is the true tragedy of this story. Kudos to Dave for his ability to survive and his strength to share his story.
Danielle (DaniLynn) -
Helpful Score: 14
This was an amazing book. You feel like you're there with this incredible child while he experiences all of these horrible things. I cried the entire time I read this book.
A. J. C. (Bibliocrates) reviewed A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive on + 252 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 12
I was completely horrified while reading about what this poor boy endured. Why was David singled out? This book is very sad, heartbreaking! David must have had a powerful spirit to have overcome all of the abuse he suffered through. I wonder what sort of men his brothers grew up to be. Are they psychologically damaged from witnessing all of that abuse? I can't imagine! I highly recommend this book, but it is very difficult to read, many tears were shed. Once I started, I couldn't put it down.
