Readers Respond: How Do You Feel about Dave Pelzer's Story?

Responses: 7

Dave Pelzer entered the foster care system at age 12. He endured 5 different foster homes before aging out of the system at age 18. He went on to become an accomplished author, with his first book, A Child Called 'It', which details the story of the horrible abuse and neglect he suffered at the hand of his mother. But despite his world renowned books, speaking engagements, and documentation from teachers and social workers who worked with him as a youth, there are some who question the validity of his story.

What is your reaction to Dave Pelzer's story?

Couldn't Put it Down

I found "A Child Called 'It'" at my daughter's house once when I was babysitting for a few days. It's a miracle that the grandkids didn't report me for neglect, because I couldn't stop reading this book! I'm not familiar with those who have cast aspersions on Pelzer's veracity, but I have no doubt that the bulk of his story is as true as it is heartbreaking.

—Guest Siouxsie

sad story

It really breaks my heart to know that this actually happen to such a young boy, wow it really was terrible I can never imagine a baby going through something like this and surviving on his own. I don't understand how can a mother torture her own son this way I am so glad that Dave is alive and doing good for others he must be the sweetest caring and loving father!!!! I would love to meet him!!!! My boys and I would love to speak to him my boys have lots of questions I can't answer them!!!

—Guest arlene gonzalez

i love your books

The books inspire me to not be abusive to anyone any time. Dave is a strong boy, write more books!!!!!!!

—Guest destiny shay

the book was wonderful

I'm in the same thing he is in today. The book made me feel like it was me.

—Guest CHARISE

Dave Pelzer's story

When I read these books, my heart sank. I cried like I haven't cried in years. Finally some one understood what i was feeling. even though the abuse that I went through was not as severe I feel that only some one that has gone through it can truly understand the pain, emptiness and feeling of abandonment, even by God, that one feels when in that situation. I am a broken person that is trying to rebuild a life that was shattered by the people that are supposed to love you. David's story has inspired me to move on and let go of my past. The more I cry and hold on to those memories the longer I will be a victim. Thank you David your courage is amazing and even if I never meet you at least I know that some one in this world understands. Thank you and God bless you always.

—VIMA1718

I really love this book

I really appreciate what Dave has written. My eyes were filled with tears while reading the book. I can't even imagine how a mother can do this to her own child. I believe it's not easy to share their own experience with the world. I appreciate Dave who came out with this book, who actually opened the eyes of the people that this worse can happen to the child. Dave is really a brave boy. I wish, i hope that i could meet him one day.

—Guest hemu

I Love Dave Pelzer's Story

After reading this book my eyes were filled with tears and my heart with pain. I was a foster child for a very long time. I am very glad Dave Pelzer wrote this book to let the world know what life is like for a foster child. Thank you Dave Pelzer for speaking not only for yourself, but also for people like myself.

—Guest Anterica