Dave Pelzer Boeken

Dave Pelzer had een verschrikkelijke jeugd. Tot zijn twaalfde jaar werd hij gruwelijk mishandeld door zijn verslaafde moeder. Vervolgens plaatse men hem uit huis en zwierf hij van het ene pleeggezin naar het andere. Het moest haast wel verkeerd met hem aflopen. Maar het leven kreeg Pelzer niet klein. Op latere leeftijd ging hij de confrontatie met zijn moeder aan, en als ultieme vorm van verwerking van het verleden schreef hij twee boeken over zijn helse jeugjaren, Ik had geen naam, en Ik was niemand, die wereldwijde bestsellers werden. Inmiddels wijdt Dave Pelzer een groot deel van zijn tijd aan het helpen van lotgenoten. In Kies voor jezelf heeft Pelzer de traumatische ervaringen van zijn jeugdjaren getransformeerd in een lofzang op de wilskracht. Niets is sterker dan die kracht, zo luidt de boodschap van Pelzers boek, wie wil kan de ergste stormen in zijn even te boven komen. De sleutelbegrippen daartoe zijn veerkracht en dankbaarheid. Kies voor jezelf getuigt niet alleen van een ongekende levenswijsheid, het is ook het mooiste bewijs van Pelzers stelling: de mens is sterker dan zijn lot.

Als jongetje wordt Dave zwaar mishandeld en misbruikt door zijn aan alcohol verslaafde moeder. Ze dreigt hem te zullen vermoorden - en doet dat ook bijna. Zijn vader wendt zijn ogen af. Na jaren van gruwelijke martelingen wordt Dave eindelijk uit huis geplaatst. Wanhopig op zoek naar iemand die van hem houdt, zwerft hij van het ene pleeggezin naar het andere. Ten slotte durft hij de confrontatie aan met zijn moeder, waarbij haar geheime leven wordt onthuld. Zal Dave in staat zijn de ketenen van zijn tragische jeugd van zich af te schudden?

This book chronicles the unforgettable account of one of the most severe child 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 tortuous, unpredictable games--games that left him nearly dead. He had to learn how to play his mother's games in order to survive because she no longer considered him a 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 or 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.

An inspirational account of how anyone can achieve their full potential from the bestselling author of the MY STORY trilogy

The remarkable trilogy from SUNDAY TIMES No.1 Bestseller Dave Pelzer - now in one volume. A CHILD CALLED 'IT' is Dave Pelzer's story of a child beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played torturous, unpredictable games that left one of her three sons nearly dead. Dave was no longer considered a son, or a boy, but an 'it'. His bed was an old army cot in the basement and when he was allowed food it was scraps from the dogs' bowl. Throughout, Dave kept alive the dream of finding a family who would love and care for him. THE LOST BOY: the harrowing but ultimately uplifting true story of Dave's journey through the foster-care system in search of a family who will love him. A MAN NAMED DAVE: the gripping conclusion to this inspirational trilogy. With extraordinary generosity of spirit, Dave takes us on a journey into his past. At last he confronts his father and ultimately his mother. Finally, Dave finds the courage to break the chains of the past and learn to love, trust and live for the future.

The inspirational missing chapter in a story of triumph and hope Being a teenager can be a traumatic time for anyone. But when you're also being pushed between a series of foster homes, families and schools, it can be nothing short of bewildering. For Dave Pelzer, standing on the threshold of adulthood in 1970s America, his adolescence formed a crucial bridge between the shocking abuse of his childhood and the worrying world of responsibility ahead. In The Privilege of Youth, he tells the story of those years with his unique insight and sensitivity. Whilst recounting the relentless physical and emotional attacks of the high-school bullies, he also recalls the joy of exploring a new neighbourhood and encountering true friendship for the first time. Through his adventures with his new 'brothers' and their discovery of cars, girls and themselves, Pelzer introduces a fascinating cast of characters who, each in different ways, helped shape an extraordinary life and prepared him for fresh trials to come.

Dave Pelzer's bestselling autobiographical trilogy are an international phenomenon. Distressing, heartbreaking and yet inspirational, the fourth in the series guarantees the same level of success.

Targeting young adults, this uplifting book by Dave Pelzer aims to empower teens to overcome despair and challenges. Building on his previous bestsellers, it offers practical advice and inspiration, encouraging readers to take charge of their lives and make positive changes. Pelzer's message is one of resilience and self-help, fostering hope and personal growth in a relatable manner for a teenage audience.

The Lost Boy is the harrowing but ultimately uplifting true story of a boy's journey through the foster-care system in search of a family to love. This is Dave Pelzer's long-awaited sequel to A Child Called 'It'. The Lost Boy is Pelzer's story - a moving sequel and inspirational read for all.