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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
I read this book after reading the first installment of David Pelzer's series, 'A Child Called It'. I don't think it's completely necessary to have read the first book but I think it would definitely help if you had, it gives you a better idea of the full picture.
This is not as poignant and hard hitting as the first book was. That being said, it still gives a powerful and touching depiction of the foster care system and David's personal struggles. Prior to reading this book I didn't really know much about the foster care system and David's story was really enlightening in that respect.
This book was fairly short but succeeded in getting its message across; that David would have most probably died had it not been for the foster care system.
The most moving parts of this book were at the end where people in David's life such as his social worker and teacher gave accounts of what they remembered and how proud they were of David.
A deeply moving and poignant story of absolute strength and bravery.
Would recommend.
This is not as poignant and hard hitting as the first book was. That being said, it still gives a powerful and touching depiction of the foster care system and David's personal struggles. Prior to reading this book I didn't really know much about the foster care system and David's story was really enlightening in that respect.
This book was fairly short but succeeded in getting its message across; that David would have most probably died had it not been for the foster care system.
The most moving parts of this book were at the end where people in David's life such as his social worker and teacher gave accounts of what they remembered and how proud they were of David.
A deeply moving and poignant story of absolute strength and bravery.
Would recommend.
dark
emotional
sad
Very good book. Answered most questions left unanswered from A Child Called It. Dave is such an inspirational person.
More heartbreak in this second novel of Mr. Pelzer's youth. But some healing and growth as well. It's a good thing to see that not all of the abuse and foster care situations end badly. It's wonderful that this man was able to grow and move past the horrors of his childhood, not everyone can say the same.
This one just was ok. I read it because I was enthralled with his story and needed closure. Poor kid.
After reading "A Child Called It," I was really rooting for the main character and wanting things to turn out for him. The way the book described the foster homes he went through gave such detail to a subject that most people don't know much about.
I read this book after reading the first installment of David Pelzer's series, 'A Child Called It'. I don't think it's completely necessary to have read the first book but I think it would definitely help if you had, it gives you a better idea of the full picture.
This is not as poignant and hard hitting as the first book was. That being said, it still gives a powerful and touching depiction of the foster care system and David's personal struggles. Prior to reading this book I didn't really know much about the foster care system and David's story was really enlightening in that respect.
This book was fairly short but succeeded in getting its message across; that David would have most probably died had it not been for the foster care system.
The most moving parts of this book were at the end where people in David's life such as his social worker and teacher gave accounts of what they remembered and how proud they were of David.
A deeply moving and poignant story of absolute strength and bravery.
Would recommend.
This is not as poignant and hard hitting as the first book was. That being said, it still gives a powerful and touching depiction of the foster care system and David's personal struggles. Prior to reading this book I didn't really know much about the foster care system and David's story was really enlightening in that respect.
This book was fairly short but succeeded in getting its message across; that David would have most probably died had it not been for the foster care system.
The most moving parts of this book were at the end where people in David's life such as his social worker and teacher gave accounts of what they remembered and how proud they were of David.
A deeply moving and poignant story of absolute strength and bravery.
Would recommend.
emotional
sad
medium-paced
After reading A Child Called It, I really felt like I needed to know what happened to Dave in the next stage of his life. Thankfully, The Lost Boy answered all of my questions in that regard. As expected, he bounced from foster home to foster home until he found a good stable house with adults to mentor him and teach him how to be the man he wanted to be.