A Child Called "It" by Our Read 2 Succeed college wide read book selection for fall 2013 is A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer.
In a word, Dave Pelzer embodies Esprit: Spirit, Humor & Wit. As a child his resilience enabled him to overcome extreme life-threatening obstacles. As an adult, for over 25 years, Dave’s inspirational work has encouraged countless organizations and millions of individuals to recommit their efforts and remain steadfast to their personal convictions.
As an adult, Dave’s inspirational work has encouraged countless individuals to recommit their efforts and remain steadfast to their personal convictions.
Dave has experienced a truly extraordinary life. He nearly died several times by the hands of his mentally disturbed alcoholic mother. Years later it was determined that Dave’s case was identified as one of the most gruesome and extreme cases of child abuse in California ’s then history.
At age 12 Dave was finally rescued and placed in a series of foster homes until he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at age 18. Even with all that was against him, Dave was determined to better himself - no matter what the odds.
*September 12, 2013: Book Discussion 12:50-1:50 PM in CSS 217
*October 24, 2013: Book Discussion 12:50-1:50 PM in CSS 217
*November 21, 2013: Author Presentation and Book Signing 12:30-2:30 PM in CSS 217
*All events offer refreshments and exciting prize drawings including prizes from Starbucks and Barnes & Noble!