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Triumphant finale to a harrowing personal journey.
Imagine overcoming a past that’s unimaginable to most. “A Man Named Dave” isn’t just a survival story, it's a testament to the tenacity of the human spirit. For anyone grappling with their own adversities, Dave Pelzer's final chapter in his autobiographical saga stands as a powerful example of transformation and resilience. It's not an easy read, but it's a profoundly moving one that might inspire you to appreciate the strength you have within.
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ISBN: 9780752844084
Authors:
Dave Pelzer
Publisher: Orion
Date of Publication: 2001-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Biographies & Memoirs
Goodreads rating: 3.93
(rated by 34686 readers)
Description
The third installment of a series of autobiographical books of his life, continues the story of Dave Pelzer overcoming being abused as a child. The book starts with the memory of the last day of abuse by his mother on March 4, 1973, and describes being hit in the throat with a broom, pushed down steps and choked, before being rescued on March 5, 1973. The book also recounts the author's difficulties in sustaining his first marriage, which eventually ended in divorce. Pelzer describes how his mother has not yet "changed", understanding that she never will, as well as his father's battle with and death by cancer. He also describes joining the Air Force, marrying an editor, and finally making peace with his mother before her death.
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Triumphant finale to a harrowing personal journey.
Imagine overcoming a past that’s unimaginable to most. “A Man Named Dave” isn’t just a survival story, it's a testament to the tenacity of the human spirit. For anyone grappling with their own adversities, Dave Pelzer's final chapter in his autobiographical saga stands as a powerful example of transformation and resilience. It's not an easy read, but it's a profoundly moving one that might inspire you to appreciate the strength you have within.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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