Dave Pelzer

                     David James Pelzer was born in California on December 29, 1960. This family situation he was born into,was not even close to perfect. His father died early in his life which affected him because he would help him at times by sneaking food, just the left overs. His mother abused him to such a degree that his case became the worst case of child abuse in the history of California bceause she would do crazy stuff like drown him, put him in the oven, and whipping him hard. He nearly died several times by the hands of his mentally disturbed alcohlic mother.
               Despite attending public schools, his teachers never contacted the police regarding possible abuse until he was 12 years old because he never said nothing about his bruises and how he got them. This meant that Dave Pelzer suffered extreme abuse from the hands of his own mother for at least 8 years if not more and just him, not his other brothers. Once the police were notified Pelzer was removed from his home and then sent to live in foster homes until the age of 18 because they didn't want him to be with his mother. During this time period Dave was able to overcome some of his mental anguish and fear and he became determined to educate the world. With all of that against him, Dave was determined to better himself no matter what the odds were.
            The book A CHILD CALLED "IT" was based on a true story and it was about the author himself on how his crazy mother abused him. Today, at 46 Dave Pelzer has written many New York Times Bestsellers, travels the country promoting understanding, resilience, and inspires the individuals who listens to him speak. Pelzer first accomplishments was that he was first American to ever win the “Outstanding Young Persons of the World Award.” Although an entrepreneur making money from his history, he is a man that overcame abuse and is inspiring others out there that they do not have to suffer in silence and that they too can overcome. He is a living testament of a self-made man, accompanies mankind, who is very responsible and has faith in humanity.
              Around two dedcades, Dave has dedicated his life for helping others and also helping themselves. He is a very Influential person that anyone can admire, any person because he has lived through alot and is still breathing. Over 6 years Mr. Pelzer's books has been the same Best Sellers List for around 13 years combined. The time he got separated with his mother he has became responsible and had freedom to do anything. He feels that any kid can overcome their fears and has the word to speak on what's on their mind.