Dave pelzer autobiography books review
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David Pelzer’s autobiographical tale of his childhood, A Child Called It, has become iconic in the ‘misery memoir’ genre. His detailed and graphic retelling of the physical and mental abuse he suffered at the hands of his alcoholic mother has become an international record-breaker since its release in 1995.
Pelzer’s book has created a sensation in more than one way. On the one hand, A Child Called It has been lauded as a brutally honest tale which has inspired, encouraged and supported other victims. The book celebrates perseverance and the strength of the human spirit in the face of relentless abuse, and for that reason deserves its position as a landmark in its genre.
On the other hand, ugly criticisms have wormed their way out of the woodwork since its original publication in 1995. His story has been classified by many as exaggerated and even false, and he himself has been accused by some (including his own brother, Richard Selzer) as bein Dave pelzer biography!