My Story: “A Child Called It”, “The Lost Boy”, “A Man Named Dave”
by Dave Pelzer
My Story: "A Child Called It", "The Lost Boy", "A Man Named Dave" by Dave Pelzer holds a highly rated rating of 4.18 out of 5, based on 8.2K reader ratings. First published in 1995. The book spans 437 pages.
About My Story: "A Child Called It", "The Lost Boy", "A Man Named Dave"
Dave Pelzer's remarkable journey from a child who lived in terror of his unstable, violently unpredictable mother's every move, to his emergence as an inspiration the world over is a remarkable tale of survival and the triumph of the human spirit over adversity.Dave Pelzer's three volumes of memoirs - A Child Called 'It', The Lost Boy and A Man Named Dave - brought this story of courage and triumph against all odds to the world, becoming global bestsellers.My Story brings these volumes together, following Dave from a childhood spent in fear, his tempestuous teenage years haunted by the spectre of his mother, through to his adulthood, and his great achievement of not only understanding and reconciling the story of his own life, but his dedication to helping others overcome similar adversity.It is a remarkable story of courage and survival, already embraced by millions and destined to inspire millions more.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Dave Pelzer |
| Published | 1995 |
| Pages | 437 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Psychology, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.18 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 8,201 |
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What genre is My Story: "A Child Called It", "The Lost Boy", "A Man Named Dave"?
My Story: "A Child Called It", "The Lost Boy", "A Man Named Dave" is categorized as Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Biography & Memoir, Psychology. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is My Story: "A Child Called It", "The Lost Boy", "A Man Named Dave" worth reading?
Based on 8.2K reader ratings, My Story: "A Child Called It", "The Lost Boy", "A Man Named Dave" has an average score of 4.18 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is My Story: "A Child Called It", "The Lost Boy", "A Man Named Dave"?
My Story: "A Child Called It", "The Lost Boy", "A Man Named Dave" has 437 pages.
Who wrote My Story: "A Child Called It", "The Lost Boy", "A Man Named Dave"?
My Story: "A Child Called It", "The Lost Boy", "A Man Named Dave" was written by Dave Pelzer. It was first published in 1995.
What is the ISBN for My Story: "A Child Called It", "The Lost Boy", "A Man Named Dave"?
The ISBN-13 for My Story: "A Child Called It", "The Lost Boy", "A Man Named Dave" is 9780752853710.0.
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