A Child Called "It"

A Child Called "It" was written by David Pelzer. This is a non-fiction story about one child's courage to survive. This was recommended to me by a friend who said it was a true story and it really helped you be thankful for what you have.

David ("it") wants to be loved. He wants to be cradled in his mothers arms. But most of all he wants to be David again. But he is beaten and starved by his alcoholic mom. So he learns how to play his mothers games in order to survive. He is burned and fed ammonia and even stabbed, but he never tells any one.

I loved that this story was so true and unforgettable. It also makes you realize how lucky you are. I didn't like how in detail the book was, and how mean the mom was. I would say this book is appropriate for kids ages 13 and up. If have read and liked Chicken Soup for the Soul.