Dave Pelzer???

Question

Who else thinks that his books are the bomb??? I sure do =}

Answer 1

He really is an inspiration! You can get through anything with faith.

Answer 2

Yes. I too believe so. see this

Numerous articles have raised questions about Pelzer's works, such as the Mail on Sunday ("Is He Making 'It' All Up?"), the New York Times Magazine ("Dysfunction for Dollars", by Pat Jordan, July 28, 2002), and the online magazine Slate ("Dave Pelzer - The Child Abuse Entrepreneur").

In "Dysfunction for Dollars," Pelzer's older brother is quoted as saying, "David wasn't ostracized from the family; he was very close to me and Robert. We were the Three Musketeers. But David had to be the center of attention. He was a hyper, spoiled brat." Adding to controversy, "...his grandmother, Ruth Cole remembers him as a 'disruptive kid, only interested in himself, with big ideas of grandeur.'"

Supporting Pelzer's story is schoolteacher Athena Konstan of Daly City, who wrote, "In my 31 years of teaching, David Pelzer was the most severely abused child I have ever known

I believe that he is a daring writer...:

Pelzer has written a number of books, some of which outline his experiences. Five of these were included in the New York Times bestseller list.

A Child Called It (1995) ISBN 1-55874-366-9

The Lost Boy (1997) ISBN 1-55874-515-7

A Man Named Dave (1999) ISBN 0-452-28190-3

Help Yourself (2001) ISBN 0-452-28276-4

My Story (2002) ISBN 0-7528-5371-6, Compilation of "A

Child Called It", "The Lost Boy" and "A Man Named Dave"

The Privilege of Youth (2004) ISBN 0-525-94769-8

Life's Lessons (2004) ISBN 0-00-714691-4

Help Yourself for Teens (2005) ISBN 0-452-28652-2

Answer 3

Yes they are. A miserable attempt to feel better (on his part) by showing us how bad our lives could be and wrapping it up in a loosely wrapped idea of faith & belief. This is the same idea behind springer-type talk shows. A complete waste of paper.

Answer 4

I love his books.

Answer 5

Me 2..