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I just finished A Man Named Dave this morning. I stayed up all night reading it, I could not put it down.

I have also read the other 2 books in the series.

This book is extremely well-written. You feel like you are really there with Dave. I was in awe at the dialogue... it was so real, not like the normal stuff you see on TV or in the movies.

One of the things that struck me the most was when he said this to Stephen, his son..

"Just like in baseball: you'll get a few hits, but most likely, you'll strike out more than you get on base. But don't quit. Find your focus, relax, take a deep breath, and give it a good swing."

Dave, please continue to keep us updated on your life. We can all learn so much from you.

No one deserves to be treated as you were. You were not at fault for what happened.

You broke the cycle of abuse... not only for yourself, but I am sure for many others as well.

You are a hero - just like Superman.

I have read all three of Dave Pelzer's books and I want to comment that this man has alot of strength for someone who has gone through alot of severe abuse and numerous foster homes. No child should ever be abused because today if parents did what Dave's mother did, there these parents can be locked up behind bars. Dave's mother was a true alcholic, but I think she may have some severe mental problems. It surprises me though in her mental state, she did not treat her other children the way she treated Dave. One thing that is disturbing is that Dave's father never attempted to rescue him from a situation that was so horrifying. The sad part about Dave's father is that he too, was an alcoholic so, he wasn't exactly in his right state of mind even though he knew precisely what went on with Dave. I recommend that people read this book to get a real understanding of how abuse can affect a person's life.

It's hard to criticize a book dealing with abuse, and I certainly don't have any issues to take up with Mr. Pelzer. This is a fine book, regardless of its topic. If you enjoyed books such as "A Child Called It," "Sybil" or "The Bark of the Dogwood," you're sure to like this one. Pelzer's story is truly amazing and an inspiration to anyone whether they were abused or not.