The Lost Boy, Dave Pelzer
The Lost Boy, Dave Pelzer
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The Lost Boy
A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a Family

Author: Dave Pelzer

Narrator: Brian Keeler

Unabridged: 7 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 07/18/2007

Synopsis

The Lost Boy has spent over two years on the New York Times best-seller list and has profoundly influenced more than one million readers' lives. Following the tremendous success of Pulitzer Prize nominee A Child Called "It", this book continues the extraordinary tale of author Dave Pelzer's childhood. On the verge of adolescence, Dave is rescued from his terrifyingly abusive, alcoholic mother and made a permanent ward of the court. Then the real journey begins. He is moved from one foster home to another searching for identity and family. A rebellious, defiant boy, Dave seeks attention by shoplifting, and even spends time in juvenile detention when suspected of arson. Finally, after five sets of foster parents, he finds a mother and father who love him. Pelzer--who has received commendations from Presidents Reagan, Bush, and Clinton--travels throughout the world inspiring others through speeches and work to prevent child abuse. His courageous story is enhanced by Brian Keeler's thoughtful narration.

About Dave Pelzer

Dave Pelzer is the #1 New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of A Child Called "It," The Lost Boy, A Man Named Dave, and Help Yourself. He travels extensively throughout the country speaking to thousands of people about overcoming obstacles in their lives. He has appeared on Oprah, The Montel Williams Show, among other national media.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nateran on May 13, 2008

There Is Always Hope......more

Goodreads review by Delenn on April 02, 2008

I had to read this one after The Child Called It. It was also compelling and opened my eyes to the foster care system.......more

Goodreads review by Ashlee on March 14, 2019

By far these books have been one of my favorite series of books I have ever read. I definitely am not a big fan of autobiographies but these books are amazing!! This book is about how David made it through his teen years. He went through foster care, which took him to court, away from his mom and hi......more

Goodreads review by Katie on November 16, 2007

"The Lost Boy" is the sequel to "A Child Called It," and it continues where the first memoir left off. This, the second installment, takes the reader through the author's years in foster care after being taken away from his sadistic mother. It is refreshing to hear positive commentary on the foster......more

Goodreads review by S on February 06, 2010

The Lost Boy is a sequel to "A Child Called It" which basically depicts the life of David (the author) at ages 12-18 years old. The first book tells you about this little (literally) kid who was strong and determined enough to stay alive amidst all the abuse his mother had put him through. This secon......more

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