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• A Man Named Dave: A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness
Dave Pelzer

Plume, 2000 - 352 pages

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How We All Can Turn Tragedy to Triumph

The final book in Dave Pelzer's memoir series, A Man Named Dave, brings his story to a final close. Many questions that I know I, as a reader, found myself asking, and I'm sure you as well, were finally answered, or at least, understood on some level. This book reads much more fluid, detailed, and full of energy than his first two books, which was very fitting in creating the sense and feel of a boy who had grown into a man. I thoroughly enjoyed reading Dave's stories and felt very inspired myself after having watched Dave himself come through all of his struggles shinning at the end. A wonderful series of books, a must read for everyone.

Again, a big thanks to Dave for sharing this with us. He's an inspiration to us all!


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a good book!

A Man Named Dave is a very powerful book about a grown up boy who was abused, that searches to find peace between his mother ( who abused him) before time runs out. In this book, Dave Pelzer writes about his struggles to live his life (even as an adult) without feeling frightened by his abusive mother. Even though he is out of her reach for any physical harm, his heart turns and twists to get to know the mother that had hurt him physically and mentally as well. As the situation with his mother continues, Dave lives his life to find what he was missing all along. Through the midsts of broken hearts, death, caving relationships,wasted oppurtunities, and opened doors, Dave Pelzer comes out strong and makes the best out of all that he has left. His heart turns onto those who have been or are in a abusive situation. Dave Pelzer is a man who has gone through the worst and yet, truimps with a heart to live his life to the fullest.


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A must read! Highly recommended!

I just finished this book about 20 minutes ago. During the past two weeks I read all 3 books in this series. My heart broke during the first book as I read a trageic story that no child should ever have to experience. During the second book I cheered Pelzer on as he was slowly recovering and sometimes even enjoying life. I almost didn't read the 3rd book in the series, because I was confident that Pelzer's life turned out well. However, I just couldn't stop myself from wanting to know how it all ended.

This last book was my favorite. It's a wonderful ending to a horrible childhood. Pelzer has an incredible story and I feel that by reading it, I have become a better (more enlightened) person. His passion to help others is truly inspiring and I hope that it spreads throughout the world. Pelzer's life story is something that I will never forget. Even though I don't personally know him, I feel honored to have read his books.


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a good book!

A Man Named Dave is a very powerful book about a grown up boy who was abused, that searches to find peace between his mother ( who abused him) before time runs out. In this book, Dave Pelzer writes about his struggles to live his life (even as an adult) without feeling frightened by his abusive mother. Even though he is out of her reach for any physical harm, his heart turns and twists to get to know the mother that had hurt him physically and mentally as well. As the situation with his mother continues, Dave lives his life to find what he was missing all along. Through the midsts of broken hearts, death, caving relationships,wasted oppurtunities, and opened doors, Dave Pelzer comes out strong and makes the best out of all that he has left. His heart turns onto those who have been or are in a abusive situation. Dave Pelzer is a man who has gone through the worst and yet, truimps with a heart to live his life to the fullest.


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appreciative social worker-Thanks Dave

As a social worker, I found this book to be very authentic. Dave did a great job explaining his strength to move forward while emotionally processing his past. Had this been a novel, the story probably would have ended with Dave joining the service---determination trumps troubled childhood. However, in this book, Dave lets us share his true journey of healing and growth. It is a great explaination of the pull of family ties and the human need to find some level of understanding.

If you're worried the series will be too disturbing, do what I did and start in the middle with his stories of adolescence. This will assure you that he survives with a sense of humor. Then go back and start at the beginning. However, save this one for last.


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