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A brother's journey : surviving a childhood of abuse / Richard B. Pelzer.

Pelzer, Richard B. (Author).

Summary:

The story of how one little boy found the courage to survive years of physical abuse-- and how the human spirit can triumph over even the most severe of circumstances. The Pelzer family's secret life of fear and abuse was first revealed in Dave Pelzer's inspiring New York Times bestseller, A Child Called "It," followed by The Lost Child and A Man Called Dave. Here, for the first time, Richard Pelzer tells the courageous and moving story of his abusive childhood. From tormenting his brother David to becoming himself the focus of his mother's wrath to his ultimate liberation-- here is a horrifying glimpse at what existed behind closed doors in the Pelzer home. Equally important, Richard Pelzer's touching acount is a testament to the strength of the human heart and its capacity to triumph over almost unimaginable trauma.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0446533688
  • ISBN: 9780446533683
  • Physical Description: 262 p. ; 22 cm.
  • Edition: 1st Warner Books ed.
  • Publisher: New York : Warner Books, c2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:
A memoir from the brother of David J. Pelzer.
Formatted Contents Note:
That was then -- Good boy -- Brothers -- No one -- He never said good-bye -- The break -- An ambulance ride -- The gun -- The last betrayal -- Christmas -- A crack in the ice -- Full circle -- Saying good-bye to my hero -- There's life out there -- Dad -- Calistoga -- Welcome back -- Letting go.
Subject: Pelzer, Richard B.
Abused children > California > Daly City > Biography.
Adult child abuse victims > United States > Biography.
Children of alcoholics > California > Daly City > Biography.
Abusive mothers > California > Daly City > Family relationships.
Family violence > California > Daly City.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Kirtland Community College Library HV 883 .C2 P49 2005 30534907 General Collection Available -

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