family and childhood

The Lost Boy is one of the best books I have read. This book tells an adventurous story of Dave Pelzer's struggle to get away from his abusive mother, his trip through several foster homes, being labeled as a foster child, and finally becoming a successful writer and father. The adversity that Dave Pelzer has to over come is amazing and inspiring. Dave Pelzer shows how strong the human sprit is. This book will leave many people feeling better about there own lives and inspire them to do more. After reading this book, a person should feel like he or she can overcome anything.

This book is very emotional. People that cry easy may want a box of tissues near by while reading. It is unbelievable what Dave Pelzer went through. The Lost Boy is a "roller coaster" ride through horrible times and positive highs. The lows will bring tears to the biggest man and the highs will leave a person feeling good about life. I recommend this book to be read as soon as possible.

The Lost Boy is the inspiring sequel to A Child Called "It". Although the books are a lot a like, The Lost Boy will make a person feel good about life and inspire him or her to do more. This may be one of those rare occasions when a sequel is better then the original.

I have had the experience of reading both "A Child Called It", and "The Lost Boy". These two books take you down the journey of David Pelzer as he experiences his childhood and teen years while learning to overcome the most outrageous and cruel abuse from first his mother, then his father and siblings, school community and at times the bureaucratic system of foster care. However, thw true joy of the books is that they show us how one young boy through courage, strength,his daydreams, and the use of prayer overcame great odds to becomne a shining example of a success. Although it is true that both books leave you with many questions, the foremost one being, what happened to his mother? How was she made to atone for her atrocities? This is to be expected for several reasons. First, the words were those of a child, later an uncertain young adult searching for answers. Second, the entire issue of child abuse, foster care, and society's nonchalant, or often cruel reaction to F-children is a sad but real Truth, and filled with unanswered questions. This book is an inspirational testamonial to the courage that foster children show each and every day. The author's success in the Airforce, in life, and his own family are living examples that he and the foster system beat the odds, if only this one time. Although the books are graphic and at times depressing or evoke tears, the sheer joy felt when David succeeds uplifts your soul. If all they accomplish is to bring awareness to several hundred persons regarding the atrocities of child abuse and the need for involvement with the system, then Pelzer has surpassed any expectations one could have regarding his novels impact. Thank you David, and God Bless you.

<br /> In order to read "Lost Boy" you must also read "A Child Called It" first. Within the context of the two books you will read about the harrowing ordeals this child went through, the unsurmountable spirit he held with in himself to endure such devastation and the inspiration of getting beyond the pain. David pelzer deserves all the kudo's imaginable for his work. As well as respect for his courage and determination. <br /> Along with david Pelzer's works, I also recommend Nightmares Echo by Katlyn Stewart and A Paper Life by Tatum O'Neil<br />