Reviews of book: A Child Called It: One Child's Courage to Survive

Heidi's Books rated it

10 years ago

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This is a really heart-wrenching story, but a fabulous read! Break out the tissues for this one!

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Cu's Reviews rated it

10 years ago

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I'm kind of conflicted on this story. Aside from some telling me it's true, and others telling me it isn't, the manner in which the mother treats Dave is a bit off. Being a survivor of child abuse myself, I know all about the random beatings, the "games", and the starvation methods. While my mother ...

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Isabeler rated it

10 years ago

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So the mother went from being the best mother in the world to smashing his face against the mirror ,just like that ?We never find out why the sudden change .We never find out why David and not any of the others.Why did she hate David so much ?Why didn't the father do anything or anyone else for that...

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Fiction Fantastic rated it

11 years ago

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I read this book years ago and it still haunts me. I can't remember all of the specifics, but some scenes are still vividly burned into my memory and my heart aches whenever I think about it. The fact that Dave has grown into a functional human being is a miracle and an inspiration to me personally,...

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Twitchy Witchy Girl rated it

11 years ago

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I read this book in middle school and since then I don't think I've read another book that has completely broken my heart quite like this one.

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Mikka liest das Leben rated it

12 years ago

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It's difficult to review a book like this.The writing is very simple, sometimes repetitive. There is little to no insight into why a loving mother suddenly turns against one of her own children in the vilest way imaginable. But then again - this is not a novel, it's the true tale of a boy who surviv...

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Reading Between Classes rated it

12 years ago

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> Read for a class during my Education degree.

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sitiwajihah rated it

12 years ago

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You will cry.

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shazoo00oo rated it

12 years ago

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If this story is true, it really terrifying to know that people can treat their child in this manner. My question is why did it start? What was the trigger? Did they go to prison for this??

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SJane rated it

12 years ago

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Saw a used copy of this for sale in a thrift store, and the grubby, moth-ridden atmosphere seemed the perfect place to speed-read through this crazy book. I don't recommend it, unless you find yourself in the same situation.

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by Dave Pelzer, Brian Keeler