A Man Named Dave: A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness (Book 3: Dave Pelzer)

A Man Named Dave: A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness (Book 3: Dave Pelzer) Author: Dave Pelzer "All those years you tried your best to break me, and I'm still here. One day you'll see, I'm going to make something of myself." These words were Dave Pelzer's declaration of independence to his mother, & they represented the ultimate act of self-reliance. Dave's father never intervened as his mother abused him w/shocking brutality. This woman who'd told her son she could kill him any time she wanted to & nearly did; denying him food, clothing & torturing him in any way she could imagine. With stunning generosity of spirit, Dave Pelzer invites readers on his journey to discover how he turned shame into pride & rejection into acceptance. A Man Named Dave, is the gripping conclusion to Dave Pelzer’s inspirational & New York Times bestselling trilogy of memoirs that began with A Child Called "It" & The Lost Boy. Publisher: Plume; First Thus edition (Sept 1, 2000) Paperback: 284 pgs. ISBN-10: 0452281903 ISBN-13: 978-0452281905 Condition: Very Good; a well cared for pre-owned item. Unless otherwise indicated: Covers & bindings are intact w/minor surface/shelf wear. Pages are clean. Text is free from writing, highlighting, notes in the margins or underlining. One Family Ownership/Non-smoking Home. Note: Photograph of all 4 of Pelzer's books, shown above, for reference, Available for sale separately. Bundle for discount/Best pricing.