A Man Named Dave: A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness

This is the 3rd book in the series which cover's Dave's teenage and adult life up until he has his 2 true loves - his wife and son! The terrible horrifying abuse he went through is unlike anything you've ever known and you'll wonder how anyone could be so cruel to their own son! However, as you read through all 3 books, you'll see how inspiring it is that he grew up to be the man he is today. This is a page-turner you won't want to put down! The 3 books in the series are: A Child Called It, The Lost Boy and A Man Named Dave. I strongly suggest and highly recommend you buy all 3 books because when you start reading the first one, you won't put it down until you get to the very end of his life story, which is in the 3 book that he finally seems settled with his loving wife and a son he loves more than life itself....it shows how he went from absolutely nothing to being an award winning writer and public speaker who has helped tons of people! I recently purchased his brother's book, "A Brother's Journey", by Richard Pelzer and will be starting it soon... When Dave was removed from the home at age 12, unfortunately his brother Richard took his place at the hands of an extremely abusive mother. If it's anything like Dave's first 3 books, I won't be able to put it down until I'm finished! Yes, this is why I strongly suggest you get all 3 of Dave's books (and even the 4th, his brother's book) because each one I read, I did it in a little over one day! Unfortunately, I didn't have all three books... I had the first one... when I finished it, I went nuts waiting for the next 2 to arrive LOL. So don't be like me - have all 3, possibly 4, ready to read because you'll be very surprised how fast you'll go through each book - and YES it's that interesting you won't stop reading until completely done - with ALL of the books! ;-)

I've read Dave's first two books, A Child Called It and The Lost Boy and continued with this one to find out about his life as an adult. He truly is an inspiration to all. So proud of his accomplishments! He taught us to never give up no matter what. I plan to read more of his books.

A Man Named Dave was the third installment in the Dave Pelzer trilogy. This book chronicled his life from ages 18 and up. It was just as compelling as the first two books, and, once again, I could not put this book down! There is something so powerful and gripping about Dave's writing. I found myself rooting for his happiness and success throughout the entire book, and cried at the emotional ending.My husband and I were driving to a specialist's office two hours away from our home, and we were supposed to be having quality time together, as my mom was home with our baby and we had all morning to talk uninterrupted. However, I was a bad wife and read A Man Named Dave for nearly an hour instead of talking to my sweet husband! I didn't want to do it, and hated myself for it, but I was close to the end of the book and just had to know what happened to Dave! My husband asked, "Is this the last book in this series? I am so tired of you not talking to me while you keep reading these books!" I told him that it was, but then, at the end of the book, I saw that Dave has written two motivational books (which I immediately bought) so my husband is going to have to put up with me having my nose in a Dave Pelzer book for a little longer!Dave's main focus in this novel was trying to find answers as to why his mother abused him the way she did. Despite the fact that he was rescued from her household at age 12, and eventually found love from a foster family, he still seeks his mother's love and acceptance. He has several emotionally draining and painful encounters with his mother in this book, and while he never fully gains the closure he so desires, he does come to a place of acceptance and forgiveness. The fact that Dave can forgive his mother shows what a strong and inherently good person he is.Dave has not had an easy life, and in fact, it is hard to believe all of the hard times he has endured. I'm not saying I don't believe him, it's just sad that someone could have so many hardships. But, he finds happiness in the end, and I loved that. He is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a great example of what faith in God can do for a person.I give this book, and the series as a whole, the highest of recommendations. I loved it, and will definitely be reading Dave's other books. I want his secret--I want to be motivated to live as positively as he does!

[A great, engrossing, and true story of a man you may have been introduced to in the NY times best-seller "A Child Called It" - Dave's harrowing experiences being abused, starved and beaten by a cruel, mentally ill mother during early childhood till age 12. A fitting end to his trilogy of auto-biographical memoirs.]Wonderful story of the experiences of the now adult Dave Pelzer (still lovingly naive and sweetly open and eager to please) and how he went from being a used car salesman to a military man to a husband, father and bestselling author (with not a small amount of rocks strewn along the path.)Rocky first relationship, finding his true love and being cheated by people supposed to be looking out for him, all the while pushing himself to the limits and not letting himself wallow in any self pity.Thought it was a great self-help inspirational book (though not advertised as such) and I was extremely touched by his will and determination throughout.Highly recommended for those who enjoy reading others memoirs or want an inspirational, engrossing read about one man's journey to love, meaning, and the will to empower others.

All I can say is thank you. Dave Pelzer has helped me so much with my own issues. I had read the 1st two books many years ago and now as I am going through counselling for my own childhood issues I find reading the books again but this time including this the 3rd in the seris that these have been a massive help to me. Thank you. I am now about to start Help Yourself by Dave Pelzer in hardback. Good luck everyone.

This is the final and most inspirational part in the story about Dave Pelzer. As interesting and thought provoking as the first two books were, it's now that we finally realise why the first two were written. It's now that we find out how he managed to break the cycle of abuse, forgive and maybe not forget, but at least put the past behind him. It shows us how a man with all the odds against him triumphed over adversity in the most spectacular way. It shows us how the victim of the most horrific crimes (his mother's abuse, followed by society's abuse) can pull himself together and walk away with his head held high. I applaud Dave Pelzer for what he's achieved in his life and hope that the future brings much more happiness. I can't think of anyone more deserving.

This book is the third in the trilogy, so you must read the other two first. Dave Pelzer shows how with his determination you had break free from your past . I do not how this person survived from such a cruel & terrible childhood but he shows it can be done. With his true life experiences he helped many children who were or had been in the same situation. A true credit to the person. Many people including myself do not realize what some children have to go through. I picked up the first book in the series 'A child called it ' while on holiday and got so involved in the story that as soon as I returned home, I purchased The Lost Boy. All these books are a brilliant read and not to be missed. A real eye opener.

A well written book that I would highly recommend reading.I can’t imagine for one second what the author went through as a child yet came out the other side with such positivity.

A beautifully written book, sad when you read it but helps you on your journey