David J. Pelzer

The third volume in a trilogy that includes "A child called 'It'" and "The lost boy," this memoir completes the journey of Dave Pelzer as he finally confronts his abusive parents and seeks to create an adulthood filled with love and acceptance.

A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness

A Man Named Dave

Pelzer's final "Child Called It" installment feels redundant, echoing past victories with little new fire. While it showcases some narrative improvement, the endless "woe is me" becomes insufferable. Did we not slay this dragon in books one and two?

His adult struggles, though undeniably tough, lack the compelling rawness of his childhood trauma. It's a "been there, read that" with a preachy undercurrent. Pelzer's whining drowns out any potential message of hope, leaving only a bitter aftertaste.

This trilogy needed an editor with a machete, not a rubber stamp. If you crave closure, skip this hollow echo and remember the original, fiery chapters. Otherwise, steer clear.

Liana

Pelzer's final "Child Called It" installment feels redundant, echoing past victories with little new fire. While it showcases some narrative improvement, the endless "woe is me" becomes insufferable. Did we not slay this dragon in books one and two?

His adult struggles, though undeniably tough, lack the compelling rawness of his childhood trauma. It's a "been there, read that" with a preachy undercurrent. Pelzer's whining drowns out any potential message of hope, leaving only a bitter aftertaste.

This trilogy needed an editor with a machete, not a rubber stamp. If you crave closure, skip this hollow echo and remember the original, fiery chapters. Otherwise, steer clear.

A Man Named Dave A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness

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