David J Pelzer
Author
Publisher
Plume
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 9
Physical Desc
viii, 229 p. ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Dave Pelzer, victim of one of the worst child abuse cases in California history, tells the story of his adolescent years after he was removed from his home and placed in foster care, and discusses the influence on his life of Dan Brazell, the man he came to regard as his father.
Author
Publisher
Center Street
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
1st ed.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 9
Physical Desc
xxiii, 194 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Drawing on his own personal history as well as his experience helping others, the author discusses how to harness the strength of surviving past negative experiences and use that empowerment to live life according to one's own values.