Dave Pelzer's sequel to million-copy bestseller A CHILD CALLED 'IT' As a child, Dave Pelzer was brutally beaten and starved by his mother. The world knew nothing of his living nightmare and he had nothing and no one to turn to. But his dreams kept him alive - dreams of someone taking care of him, loving him and calling him their son. Finally, his horrific plight could no longer be hidden from the outside world and Dave's life radically changed. THE LOST BOY is the harrowing, but ultimately uplifting true story of a boy's journey through the foster-care system in search of a family to love. The continuation of Dave Pelzer's story is a moving sequel and inspirational read for all.

Vorwort
The remarkable, true and inspirational story from the No.1 Sunday Times bestseller and million-copy selling Dave Pelzer, the sequel to million-copy bestseller A Child Called 'It'

Autorentext
Dave Pelzer is recognised as one of America's most effective and respected speakers, addressing corporations, conventions and health workers. He was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and was named one of the 10 Outstanding Young Persons of the World. Dave has dedicated his life to helping others help themselves. You can find him at: www.davepelzer.com.

Klappentext

A harrowing and inspiring true story of a young boy's abusive childhood, from international bestseller Dave Pelzer, the sequel to million-copy bestseller A Child Called 'It'.

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As a child, Dave Pelzer was brutally beaten and starved by his mother. The world knew nothing of his living nightmare and he had no one to turn to. But his dreams kept him alive - of someone taking care of him, loving him and calling him their son.

Finally, his horrific plight could no longer be hidden from the outside world and Dave's life radically changed. The Lost Boy is the harrowing but uplifting true story of a boy's journey through the foster care system, in search of a family to love. The Lost Boy is the continuation of Dave Pelzer's story, a moving and inspirational sequel and true story.