Christa P. (romeo) reviewed on 1/19/2007 + 334 more book reviews

A Child Called It is an unforgettable account of one of the most severe abuse cases in California history. It is the story of Dave Pelzer, who was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother:a mother who played torturous, unpredictable games-games that left her nearly dead. He had to learn to play his mothers games in order to survive because she no longer considered him her son, but a slave;and no longer a boy but an "it." Dave's bed was an old army cot in the basement, and his clothes were torn and raunchy. When his mother allowed him the luxury of food, it was nothing more than spoiled scraps that even the dogs refused to eat. The outside world knew nothing of his living nightmare. He had nothing and no one to turn to, but his dreams kept him alive-dreams of someone taking care of him, loving him and calling him their son. Through each struggle, you'll find yourself enduring his pain, comforting his loneliness and fighting for his will to survive. This compelling story will awaken you to the truth about child abuse-and the ability we all have to make a difference.

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