The Oprah Winfrey Show
Dave Pelzer: A Child Called "It"

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Dave Pelzer and Oprah Out of 38,000 cases of child abuse in California, Dave Pelzer's was judged the third worst. He was the child called "It." Now, meet the man named Dave.

His Life Story
Dave Dave Pelzer grew up in a typical middle-class suburb. His father was a firefighter. His mother was a homemaker who raised five boys. But Dave was singled out—sadistically beaten, tortured and nearly killed by his own mother. His life is an example of unbelievable strength and determination.

The Teachers Who Saved His Life
Dave grew up thinking that every family had a bad child who was treated as he was. No one, not even his own family, stood up for him until two young teachers risked their jobs and saved his life.

How to Help Yourself
Dave realized he had to rid himself of feelings of resentment and forgive his mother in order to free himself of her control. Forgiving, not forgetting, can help you live a more fulfilled life.

Books
A Child Called "It"
The Lost Boy
A Man Named Dave
Help Yourself

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