{"title":"Dave Pelzer","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of books by Dave Pelzer, a bestselling author known for his poignant and powerful autobiographies that delve into his harrowing experiences of childhood abuse and his journey to healing. Dave Pelzer's work has resonated with millions of readers, shedding light on the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eA Child Called \"It\"\u003c\/em\u003e, Pelzer recounts his early years living under the suffocating control of his abusive mother, capturing the heartbreaking reality of his childhood with raw honesty. This gripping memoir is a testament to his incredible endurance and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContinuing his story, \u003cem\u003eThe Lost Boy\u003c\/em\u003e follows Dave's life in foster care as he finds himself struggling to navigate the complexities of a new world while searching for love, acceptance, and a sense of belonging. This book offers readers an insightful look into the challenges and triumphs of a life rebuilt from the ashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor those wishing to explore his life further, \u003cem\u003eMy Story\u003c\/em\u003e compiles Dave's experiences into a comprehensive narrative, providing an even deeper understanding of his incredible journey from victim to advocate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDave Pelzer's books are categorised under Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, and they serve not only as an inspiring account of personal triumph, but also as a reminder of the importance of compassion and empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-child-called-it-by-dave-pelzer-9781841883090","title":"A Child Called It","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA harrowing and inspiring true story of a young boy's abusive childhood, from international bestseller Dave Pelzer.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A story where love, kindness, patience and endurance triumph' \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e*\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable and alcoholic mother, Dave became a slave; he was no longer a boy, but an 'it'. His bed was an old army cot in the basement, his clothes torn and unwashed, and when he was allowed the luxury of food it was scraps from the dog's bowl. The outside world knew nothing of the nightmare played out behind closed doors. But throughout it all, Dave kept alive dreams of finding a family to love him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Child Called It\u003c\/i\u003e shares the emotional story of the early years of his life, detailing the horrors of child abuse and the steadfast determination of one child to survive. It is the first book in the My Story trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Heartfelt... cannot fail to move you' \u003ci\u003eHeat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46820272046316,"sku":"9781841883090","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21729933482843.jpg?v=1757979221"},{"product_id":"my-story-by-dave-pelzer-9780752864013","title":"My Story","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Child Called It\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Lost Boy\u003c\/i\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Man Named Dave\u003c\/i\u003e: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844867444972,"sku":"9780752864013","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/739893482456.jpg?v=1758857543"},{"product_id":"the-lost-boy-by-dave-pelzer-9781409151401","title":"The Lost Boy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a child, Dave Pelzer was brutally beaten and starved by his mother. The world knew nothing of his living nightmare, and he had nothing and 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. Finally, his horrific plight could no longer be hidden from the outside world, and Dave's life radically changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Lost Boy\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe continuation of Dave Pelzer's story is a moving sequel and inspirational read for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998728343788,"sku":"9781409151401","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/19624703482689.jpg?v=1763228673"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/dave-pelzer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}