So why not 5 stars? The answer, in short, is that its too good the recollection of what happened in first and second grade etc. The book happens to be extremely well written it is compelling, powerful and moving. to help themselves. He is the host of the podcast, The Dave Pelzer Show, providing humor, advice, and tools to help listeners make positive, productive changes.I wish this were a better review, I really dp. Dave was the first author to have four # 1 International Best Sellers and to have four books simultaneously on the New York Times Best Sellers List.ĭave is a living testament of a self-made man who has dedicated his life to helping others. His books were on the same Best Sellers List well over twelve years. Dave’s first book, A Child Called “It” was on the New York Times Best Sellers List for a record setting six years. For his efforts, Dave was twice selected as Volunteer Firefighter of the Year.ĭave is the author of nine inspirational books. He has served in many explosive fires, floods, and other natural disasters. Unbeknownst to the general public, from 2006 to 2010, while at extreme risk plus using his own time and expense, Dave spent weeks at a time visiting the troops in the Middle East and South West Asia, providing counseling and comedic presentations to embedded troops.įor nearly a decade, when not on the road speaking, performing radio presentations, or offering counseling services, Dave serves his community as a volunteer Fire Captain for two separate districts. In 1994, Dave was the only American to be honored as The Outstanding Young Persons of the World! In 2005, Dave was the recipient of the National Jefferson Award, which is considered the Pulitzer Prize of public service.

In 1993, Dave was honored as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans, joining a distinguished group including John F. Some of Dave’s distinctive accomplishments have been recognized through several prestigious awards, as well as personal commendations from four U.S. As a member of the armed forces, Dave was hand-picked to midair refuel the then highly secretive SR-71 Blackbird and the F-117 Stealth Fighter. At age 12, Dave was rescued and placed in a series of foster homes until he enlisted in the U.S. Dave Pelzer has experienced a truly adventurous extraordinary life.

A child called it