David Author:Marie Rothenberg, Mel White On March 3, 1983, a despondent father set ablaze the room where his six-year-old son lay sleeping. The boy received third-degree burns over ninety percent of his body - but he didn't die. Here is the touching story of David Rothenberg, the courageous little boy whose words echo in the hearts of America. "I'm alive!... more » I didn't miss living. That is wonderful enough for me."« less
A true story about a little boy who refused to give up. He was burned in a hotel fire set by his father. Follow him as he survives and lives to see another day. Grab some tissues.