Product Description

The story of Dave Pelzer is a legend of our times: the shattering tale of the child called 'It' who was forced to live in the basement. His mother was the perpetrator of the horror, but she had a willing accomplice. It was Dave's brother Richard - the author of this book. When Dave was twelve the police removed him from the household, but the cycle of abuse continued. Mrs Pelzer had a new target for her crazed, alcoholic wrath. The hunter became the hunted -- at the age of nine. This is his story. Recounting the warped dynamics of a family riven by abuse, he reveals his guilt at being the abuser, his scarring at being abused, the complete lack of questioning within the family about what was happening -- and even the twisted respect the boys had for their mother. Richard became the target of his mother's artillery of insanity, the victim of savage beatings leading to hospitalization, the boy denied clean clothes, the one who 'deserved' whole bottles of hot Tabasco sauce poured down his throat ...

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #26426 in Books
• Published on: 2005-12-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

Review
'It is my sincere hope that Richard's story will help others with an unfortunate past to become productive, responsible and fulfilled adults' - Dave Pelzer, brother of Richard. 'Pelzer makes us aware of what can happen behind closed doors' - WOMAN AND HOME 'Undoubtedly one of the most disturbing, harrowing books that you will ever read' - SCOTTISH DAILY RECORD

About the Author
Richard Pelzer is the brother of Dave Pelzer, author of A CHILD CALLED IT etc. Richard was born fourth of five boys in 1965 in California. Until recently he worked in banking and the financial world. He is now a full-time writer.

Customer Reviews

Like David's books I was in awe!!!
When I went to read Richard's book I was suprised to find out that he did what he did to David as a child.I guess in David's book he didn't mention all the things that Richard did to him to try and win the love of their mother(If that is what you wanna call her)But after reading both of their stories it makes me realize how much I really love my kids, and that I would like most parents, would walk through fire and back for them and not even blink an eye at doin it.I can hardley wait to read the next book of Richard's to see what a other changes in his life were waiting for him.
I wish David and Richard and all the kids that have endured abuse in their lives nothing but the best and may God be with them throughout their life's journey!!

Love,
Lauri in Nebraska

Astounding!
This autobiography has definately reached, even surpassed my expectations. After reading David Pelzer's account of the abuse he endured, another extremely well written and revealing autobiography, I perhaps expected less, or too much of a similarity from that of his brother's. Richard Pelzer's story concours with that of his brother's, but we also get to see the horrors of what happened in the house after David left it behind. Very emotional. A must to read!!!

Well Written,Honest,Tearful
The brother Pelzer writes his own account of the abuse he suffered in this book 'A Brother's Journey. It is no less excellent writing and stlye the David Pelzer's series of books. If you didn't believe what you read in 'A Child Called It', then you must read this book to conclude that what was told was true. I admire both of the Pelzer's for their courage in coming forth and telling their stories. I also recommend to the reading audience to get not only this book, A Child Called It and Lost boy; but also read abuse from a woman's perspective as well in the book, Nightmares Echo