Search - A Child Called 'It': One Child's Courage to Survive

This book is a sad tale that is very typical of children in foster care today. Most will read this story and be shocked at the malicious treatment Dave received as a child. However, I, as a child abuse attorney based in Los Angeles, CA, who has represented perhaps thousands of children found myself thinking, "I've seen worse." as I read of Dave's horiffic plight.

Unfortunately, such abuse as Dave's is none too common in today's world. Quite often, I've been asked by the unsympathetic fool, "What is the worst case of child abuse you've seen?" My common response is, "Do you mean where the child lived, or where the child died?"

Most of this abuse goes on right under our noses, unnoticed, and that, is the true tragedy of this story. Kudos to Dave for his ability to survive and his strength to share his story.

Unimaginable account of a child abused. I received this book in the early afternoon and finished it in record time. I could not put it down. This book makes me thankful for the things that I have. It also makes me want to hold my children a little tighter. I recommend this book to everyone.

We as a nation should want to do more to stand up against child abuse. Don't look the other way or close the blinds. STOP turning the other way on the future of our Country. These children are our future lets nurture them and show them the unconditional love that each child deserves.

Have the tissue box ready. This is a very sad one.
Cant wait to read the next.

Heartbreaking and moving, this book tells the story of one child's abuse he suffers at the hands of his parents. This true story is NOT an easy read; you will be horrified, angry, and outraged at the hell this child was put through.

Monthly book pick for my book club. This book was absolutely heart-breaking to read. I couldn't believe many of the things this child had to go through. I wish there would have been more details about what came of the abusers, but maybe that info was saved for the additional books. Overall, an ok read. Very descriptive and hard to get through some of the abuse.

Such an amazing story, inspirational and heartbreaking at the same time. David Pelzer shows an amount of courage that will amaze all who read this story. A must read if you're trying to heal from abuse of any kind. Hard to put down, very hard to forget.

Very troubling story but also very inspiring