A Man Named Dave

Dave Pelzer

Oct 1999 · Sold by Penguin

About this eBook

A Man Named Dave, which has sold over 1 million copies, is the gripping conclusion to Dave Pelzer’s inspirational and New York Times bestselling trilogy of memoirs that began with A Child Called "It" and The Lost Boy.

"All those years you tried your best to break me, and I'm still here. One day you'll see, I'm going to make something of myself." These words were Dave Pelzer's declaration of independence to his mother, and they represented the ultimate act of self-reliance. Dave's father never intervened as his mother abused him with shocking brutality, denying him food and clothing, torturing him in any way she could imagine. This was the woman who told her son she could kill him any time she wanted to—and nearly did. 

The more than two million readers of Pelzer's New York Times and international bestselling memoirs A Child Called "It" and The Lost Boy know that he lived to tell his courageous story. With stunning generosity of spirit, Dave Pelzer invites readers on his journey to discover how he turned shame into pride and rejection into acceptance.

Ratings and reviews

I Just happened to accidently find this book when I was stationed at Camp Greaves Korea. I found this book to be very honest and true about the life of a foster child. I related to this author and felt and struggled through very similar circumstances. A must read for a young adult transitioning from foster care to the real world.

Anyone that abuses a kid should seek medication for their sick mental instability or visit a priest for an Exorcism cause parents should not normaly do that. Perfect place in hell for child abusers who are cowards to go after kids for their own instability.

This is, without a doubt, one of, if not the best book I've ever read! Never before has a story made me break down and sob, and at times inspire me, like this book. How his "mother" could have been so evil is beyond my comprehension. But to rise above it like he has is truly a miracle. This is a life changing book. God Bless you, David Pelzer.

About the author

Dave Pelzer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Child Called “It", The Lost Boy, A Man Named Dave, Help Yourself, and The Privilege of Youth. He travels more than 250 days a year throughout the nation speaking to large groups of youth and adults on the topics of resilience and overcoming obstacles. He has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King Live, and The Montel Williams Show, among other national shows.
www.davepelzer.com