David J Pelzer
Author
Publisher
Center Street
Pub. Date
c2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 9
Physical Desc
xxiii, 194 p. ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Drawing on his own personal history as well as his experience helping others, the author discusses how to harness the strength of surviving past negative experiences and use that empowerment to live life according to one's own values.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The Lost Boy has spent over two years on the New York Times best-seller list and has profoundly influenced more than one million readers' lives. Following the tremendous success of Pulitzer Prize nominee A Child Called "It", this book continues the extraordinary tale of author Dave Pelzer's childhood. On the verge of adolescence, Dave is rescued from his terrifyingly abusive, alcoholic mother and made a permanent ward of the court. Then the real journey...