A teenager's journey : overcoming a childhood of abuse / Richard B. Pelzer.
After the success of his brother Dave Pelzer's bestselling memoir, Richard B. Pelzer touched thousands with his own account of an abusive childhood. In his second book, Richard reveals how the horrific treatment he endured as a boy affected him throughout his teenage years. As an adolescent, he found himself turning to drugs--even contemplating suicide--as he struggled to separate and live an autonomous life, away from his horrifying family situation. His salvation finally came when a surrogate family took him in, offering comfort, hope, and unconditional love--and, ultimately, the transformational power of forgiveness.--From publisher description.
Record details
- ISBN: 044657970X
- ISBN: 9780446579704
- ISBN: 0446698350
- Physical Description: xvii, 215 pages ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Warner Wellness, 2006.
Content descriptions
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction -- Good-bye, California -- Angel -- Where to now? -- Speak no evil -- Going over the edge -- Temporary foster care -- Hawaii or bust -- Second chance -- "I'm sorry" -- Busted -- Forsaken? -- Troop Nichols -- John and Darlene -- On my own -- Letting go . . . again -- Christmas letter -- Over? -- Afterword -- Author's note -- Silent tears -- Child abuse prevention resources.
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR UG 6.2 8 106891.
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- 12 of 12 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Richlands Branch Library | BIO PELZER (Text) | 36015001338397 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
