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| 80% Recommended by our customers. Publisher: Dutton Catalog: Book Release date: 2004-01-05 Media: Hardcover Format: Bargain Price Number of pages: 240  Tip: compare prices with similar booksAuthor:
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From A Child Called “It” to The Lost Boy, from A Man Named Dave to Help Yourself, Dave Pelzer’s inspirational books have helped countless others triumph over hardship and misfortune. In The Privilege of Youth, he shares the missing chapter of his life: as a boy on the threshold of adulthood. With sensitivity and insight, he recounts the relentless taunting he endured from bullies; but he also describes the thrill of making his first real friends—some of whom he still shares close relationships with today. He writes about the simple pleasures of exploring his neighborhood, while trying to forget the hell waiting for him at home. From high school to a world beyond the four walls that were his prison for so many years, The Privilege of Youth bravely and compassionately charts this crucial turning point in Dave Pelzer’s life and will inspire a whole new generation of readers. |
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 Written on October 14, 2004 Summary: Inspirational and Heroic This book is a great inspirational story about a young man who conquers life obstacles. This book will provide you with the feeling that all things are possible and that no matter what is going on in your life, someone else has it tougher, and someone else has survived worse. In this case it is Dave who has survived worst things than most people. It inspires you because he talks about his struggles and that no matter how hard life gets for him, he will be successful. He truly proves that if you really want to be successful, it can be done. This is a story of heroism. He shows his heroism because he always seems to overcome obstacles. He doesn't let anything get him down. He seems to have a mentality that if something doesn't kill him, it only make him stronger. That shows us (the readers) how heroic his thoughts and actions are. I truly recommend this book because it will inspire and make you see life from a different perspective, in a more positive way. Written on August 27, 2004 Summary: Gets to the Heart Gets to the Heart I have read the whole series of books by David Pelzer, each is better than the last. I recommend these books to everyone I know whether they have been abused or not as they lend insight, courage and determination sometimes in the face where none exist. Again, This newest books shows the depth that david Pelzer is. Also recommended: Nightmares Echo, All David Pelzer Books, Running With Scissors Written on June 4, 2004 Summary: Highly Entertaining! This book should silence those who claim that Pelzer is only successful because of the shock value to be had in reading about his sadistic mother. This book proves that he really can write. Another reviewer states that she expected to read more details about the foster system. Well Pelzer has already written that great book and it is called "The Lost Boy" This book is very funny though tragic in the beginning. Pelzer for the first time stays away from repeating scenes of horror from his early life and tells some tales of happiness and mischief in his teenage years. This is not dull but highly entertaining and it is also wonderful for loyal former readers of his books to read about David having some fun. It is inspiring and thought provoking to see how much joy he takes in simple things, especially when we know the reason why and it makes a person want to follow his example and be more grateful for the simple pleasures most of us experience daily. But maybe that sounds boring? This book isn't boring, it's funny and a great read. I would especially recommend it to mothers of sons, who want to know what it is like to be a preteen/teen boy. It gives an insight into what they are thinking about and what excites them. I have a four year old boy who is already obsessed by things with wheels so this book warned me about what I may be in for in the future. Edited to add, I did not mean to insult the reviewer who said the book should have had more in it about foster care and I apologise if it came across that way.  Written on April 30, 2004 Summary: Not the best book This book is about Dave's late high school years, while he was in the foster care system. This book talks about some friends that have helped him through some tough times. I thought this book would talk more about his experiences and feelings about the foster care system, which we were initially led to believe. But the book turned out to be more of a "guy" book, talking about his adventures and mishaps with his friends. This might be interesting to teenage boys, but for a broader audience, this book didn't seem as interesting. The experiences in foster care didn't really seem to come through as much. The book seemed to ramble on and on about certain points and seemed to go off in a tangent at times. As a result, the book became a little boring. I also didn't care for some of the foul language in the book, which to me, often detracts from the point that the book is trying to get across. About the review from the lady from New Zealand...it was not necessary to single me out in your review. The point of these reviews is to review the book, not the reviewers. Secondly, I did not like the book. Plain and simple. That is OK. Not every book jives with everybody. I don't feel that people who are grateful for the simple pleasures in life are boring. I said that the book itself was boring and to me, it seemed to lose focus. You do not have to agree with me, as I don't agree with you. I am free to express my opinions on these books. And yes, I read "Lost Boy", but the book initially led me to believe that it would have more in it about the foster care time period in Dave's life. You see, I was in 3 foster homes as a kid, and to me, reading about foster care experiences from other people is always interesting to me. So please, just focus your reviews on the books, not on the reviewers. I had a legitimate opinion on the book and I expressed it. I'm sure I'll lose helpful votes on what I've just said to "Gingerwoman", but it's important that we focus on reviewing books and not each other. Written on February 13, 2004 Summary: Compelling This is by far simply one of the most compelling books I have read to date. As are all of the David pelzer series of stories he has written that deals with abuse. I also want to mention a couple of other must read books along with Mr. Pelzers books. BEAUTY FOR ASHES and NIGHTMARES ECHO. Not only will you gain and understand of what the child/teen goes through, but it will make you more aware of what is going on around us. |
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| Catalog | Book | Book | Book | Book | Book | Book |
| Release date | 2004-01-05 | 2000-09-05 | 1997-08-01 | 1995-09-01 | 2006-05-12 | 2005-08-30 |
| Media | Hardcover | Paperback | Paperback | Paperback | Paperback | Paperback |
| Format | Bargain Price | - | - | - | - | - |
| Number of pages | 240 | 352 | 250 | 195 | 272 | 208 |
| Ean | - | 9780452281905 | 9781558745155 | 9781558743663 | 9780446696333 | 9780452286528 |
| Book Isbn | - | 0452281903 | 1558745157 | 1558743669 | 0446696331 | 0452286522 |
| Upc | - | 000452281903 | - | - | 000446696331 | - |
| Reading level | - | - | - | - | - | Young Adult |
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