A Child Called It

   

  On one of my book hunts at a local used book store I bought a book titled: 'A Child Called It'. Two years later, after throwing it aside numerous times due to the gruesomeness of the subject: child abuse, I finally read the book.  A couple of friends who know the two subjects that interest me most (Children and True Crimes) mentioned that I should read the book, and I decided I was going to just dive in and give it a chance. 
   Six hours later  I've finished the book and can't get my mind off of it. I wonder what ever happened to the mother of David Pelzer, the abused victim who tells of the abuse he endured during his life with this heartless- ugly- evil woman. This woman starved her child for days at a time. She and her husband enjoyed dinner joined by his four other siblings, while he's forced to sit outside the door and listen, clean up dinner and sleep in the garage with an empty stomach. David was considered  “The Boy”, and never a member of the family; ignored by his siblings and though his father felt bad, he chose to tolerate the abuse. I could not put this book down, I felt compelled to find out every dirty detail of this boys journey. Being a victim of child abuse myself, one thing that stuck out to me was how he felt the need to protect his mother. I know the feeling all too well. I never wanted to be taken from my abusive mother in fear of being alone, that someone would hurt her, and most importantly I wanted the love a mother is supposed to bestow on her offspring, a love that should come natural. I thank god I had my siblings who would have never let the stuff that occurred to David, occur to me. That's one of the biggest differences, I had someone on my side, this guy, he had ABSOLUTELY noone. He was helpless, he had to beg, borrow and steal to eat. He was put through several near death experiences and he had not a soul; 4 siblings, but again, it was him against the world. A world he wanted to change.
    I have ordered his next book in the Trilogy, and I cannot WAIT to find out what happened next. I do know that this man served in our U.S. Military for 10 plus years and is now a motivational speaker!! He took his life experiences and soared! This was an incredible book, cleverly written. Kudos to David Pelzer for sharing his story, AND overcoming his past!!  


  If you're interested in learning more about the author, David Pelzer go to David Pelzer's official site.
                         
  Last but CERTAINLY not least. Report these monsters out there who are abusing OUR future. Abuse is a scary thing to endure, especially from someone you love and trust. You always see the best in the person even in the midst of all the abuse. Help them find hope. HERE is more information...or HERE is a non profit agency   which raises awareness and helps educate their local community, I happen to know the founder who is very passionate about the cause!!