A Child Called 'It' by Dave Pelzer
This harrowing memoir recounts the horrific childhood of a boy who was brutally abused by his alcoholic mother. The young boy is treated as a slave, starved, beaten, and tortured both physically and emotionally. Despite his dire circumstances, he manages to survive through resilience and the dream of a better life. The book is a stark portrayal of child abuse and the indomitable spirit of a child's will to survive.
The 7535th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1995
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 184
- Words
- 33,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 110 Best Books: The Perfect Library (The Telegraph)