0
A Child Called It
"A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive" is an autobiography by Dave Pelzer. It details the abuse he endured at the hands of his own mother, while growing up in a California basement. The books was first published in 1995.
547 Questions
Why was Dave Pelzer the only child abused by his mother?
Mothers with Borderline Personality Disorder will often take out all their self hate on one child while putting any love they have for themselves onto another child this is a part of their mental illness a common general symptom of which is vilifying or idolising people.
When David left home another brother Richard took his place as the vilified child she put all her hate onto. (Richard has written his own two books about the abuse he suffered which was slightly less severe than Dave, as she was afraid to starve him and cause his death, but otherwise severely abused him after David was removed from her care.
David said that his mother at one point explained she chose him for her hatred because he had an annoying high pitched voice compared to his other brothers.
In 'A Child Called It' what happens to the mother?
She obviously has mental health issues particularly related to alcohol comsumption, that is, being an alcoholic. Therefore, she should be assessed by a mental health professional and required to have punishment in addition to some education to learn about the consequences of her actions!!
Does Dave pelzer have scars or marks from being beaten by his mom?
Supposedly he has a scar on his chest from the knife wound, and his tongue is half discolored from drinking amonmia. Also, his teeth used to be broken and jagged from all the damage from his mother knocking him in the mouth. Look at his older pictures, and you will see he never smiles showing his teeth. You can also see it in his older interview such as http://www.meettheauthor.co.uk/bookbites/34.html. Look at his pictures now (ie Moving Forward cover) and he has bright white perfect teeth). Good on you Dave!
Where does Dave pelzer currently live?
Rancho Mirage near Palm Springs in Sounthern California Rancho Mirage near Palm Springs in Sounthern California
When did Dave Pelzer join the armed forces?
He joined at the age of 18, immediately aftter being released from Foster Care. He was born in December 1960, so it would have in 1979.
Who is Dave pelzer now married to?
He is divorced. (as of august 2009), but rumor has it he is engage for his third marriage.
Father: Stephen Joseph Pelzer (1923 - 1980) Mother: Catherine Roerva Christen Pelzer (1929 - 1992)
Does Dave pelzer hate his mother?
I suspect not.... After all she clearly has some deep mental issues, and he seems to understand this even at the tender age of twelve... He was probably past hating his mother. If he hated anyone, it was probably his siblings, as they were in a position to help him, and never did.
Yes, he has been divorced twice. First divorce was in 1995 to the woman he refers to as Patsy in his books. His latest divorce was from Marsha in 2005.
When did Dave Pelzer get married and who the first time?
He has been married twice: 1- Phyllis Pelzer (referred to as Patsy in the books).
Married in 1986 and Divorced in 1994. 2-Marsha Pelzer (same name as in the books)
Met her in 1995. Lived together. Married her in 1999. Divorced her in 2005
What was the gas chamber that Dave pelzers mother made him go in?
It was a mixture of Clorox and Ammonia
Did Dave Pelzer reconcile with his mother Catherine Pelzer?
yes you read about it in A Man Named Dave.
Where can you find the complete interview of Dave pelzer on the Oprah Winfrey show?
you can find a complete interview of Dave pelzer on his website, www.davepelzer.com/interviews
What year did Dave pelzer divorce marsha?
well according to the declaration of independence he obviously divorced her in 1697.
