The Child Called It
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Book Description
David J. Pelzer's mother, Catherine Roerva, was, he writes in this ghastly, fascinating memoir, a devoted den mother to the Cub Scouts in her care, and somewhat nurturant to her children--but not to David, whom she referred to as "an It." This book is a brief, horrifying account of the bizarre tortures she inflicted on him, told from the point of view of the author as a young boy being starved, st... More
Book Information
Publisher | Omaha Press Publishing Company, Incorporated |
Binding | Paperback (37 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 97 |
ISBN-10 | 0929099028 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0929099026 |
Publication Date | 01/1993 |
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1/26/2010 Allyn Stotz said: This is a very sad but enlightening book about a man who goes through terrible abuse from his mother. I commend the author for having the courage to not give up but strive ahead and make a life for himself.
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tags: I recommend, Inspired me, I read
5/11/2009 Debbie Williamson said: Hard to take but very needed... This book is one that will touch your heart and change you.
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