tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post4608839690147326185..comments2023-10-11T20:14:23.947+08:00Comments on The Bookishville: A Child Called "It" by Dave PelzerShyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09640490582050902601noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-36564768818367182452011-01-25T09:22:09.515+08:002011-01-25T09:22:09.515+08:00I will be reading this soon, and I agree with you....I will be reading this soon, and I agree with you. People may find it hard to believe (and as a parent, I simply can't understand why people abuse their children), but there are children every single day being abused and neglected and not treasured the way they should be. My older daughters tell me that even though we had our rumbles when they were rebellious teenagers, they're happy that God put them with me. Living in the city, we see many children whose parent(s) think of them as nothing more than a hindrance, and who knows what goes on behind closed doors? This will be a hard read for me, but one that I think should open people's eyes.Julie https://www.blogger.com/profile/01670155947411449802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-78641412671742142242010-05-08T12:43:49.550+08:002010-05-08T12:43:49.550+08:00Just hopping by and have become a new follower. P...Just hopping by and have become a new follower. Please feel free to visit me and do the same <a href="http://www.booksnakereviews.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">here</a> .<br /><br />I read this one a few years back, and boy was it hard to take. It is the sort of book that makes you appreciate life and those that you love.PeachyTOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00534302570728010848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-62558727531742877362010-02-04T09:32:20.778+08:002010-02-04T09:32:20.778+08:00I read this last year - and I agreed that his writ...I read this last year - and I agreed that his writing wasn't the best, but the story was heartbreaking. I kept asking myself how could the parents do that to their kid?<br /><br />If you like reading this type of memoir (growing up in dysfunctional family) you may want to try The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls and Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs.<br /><br />Another one that I recommend is Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Courter. She grew up in foster care and it's heartbreaking and inspirational at the same time. <br /><br />(ummm it makes me sound like I read a lot of books of dysfunctional families! Perhaps by reading them I feel like my family is rather normal...)christa @ mental foodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06272799752169958460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-2243223733452253792010-02-01T23:45:41.259+08:002010-02-01T23:45:41.259+08:00That quote is chilling and heart wrenching. :-( Th...That quote is chilling and heart wrenching. :-( Thanks for your excellent review. My daughter read this book several years ago, and she still talks about this man's childhood experiences.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932060902413958983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-14667642358126478772010-02-01T19:34:13.971+08:002010-02-01T19:34:13.971+08:00Great review!
I read something similar, One Child...Great review!<br /><br />I read something similar, <i>One Child</i> by Torey Hayden, last year. This was written by a teacher about an abused little girl she taught. It was heartbreaking. I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to read something else like it, but I do think it's important that we all read something on the subject.Jen at Introverted Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04804424405257091608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-34314170749135724462010-02-01T19:26:45.492+08:002010-02-01T19:26:45.492+08:00@Teddyree: Thank you so much! This is one of the f...@Teddyree: Thank you so much! This is one of the few books that I don't think I'll be able to forget my whole life. I'm sure those who read it knows why.Shyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09640490582050902601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-80208092473551130002010-02-01T18:54:31.782+08:002010-02-01T18:54:31.782+08:00Oh that quote brought it all back again. I've ...Oh that quote brought it all back again. I've read the 1st two of his books and they are so heartbreaking. Seriously good review!Teddyreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553244883194436385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-62124978085918305382010-01-31T14:45:01.841+08:002010-01-31T14:45:01.841+08:00I dont understand y his mother so cruel to him. w...I dont understand y his mother so cruel to him. wut was in her head?? i've read that Dave has a mental problem, effect from being abused by his own mother..dunno right or wrong.it's in shelfari books discussion.Khairiyah aka Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01639280528335843918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-77662554483935244442010-01-31T14:31:42.043+08:002010-01-31T14:31:42.043+08:00Sounds heartbreaking and you are right we never st...Sounds heartbreaking and you are right we never stop and think about things like this really happens in other people life. I just don't know if I would read this but for sure is a great review!Shantalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07487911727375519977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-42417887299777082712010-01-31T14:26:43.006+08:002010-01-31T14:26:43.006+08:00OMG!
I felt sad just reading the synopsis.
Persona...OMG!<br />I felt sad just reading the synopsis.<br />Personally, I am not into these types of book but I guess I'll try by reading this book.Aina Yasminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08458682287864937167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-42727014576699259062010-01-31T04:58:37.037+08:002010-01-31T04:58:37.037+08:00Thank you for participating in The Saturday Networ...Thank you for participating in The Saturday Network!<br />And great review. This definitely sounds like a short read I usually wouldn't pick up, but I'm glad to hear you liked it so much. The quote is truly heartbreaking; poor thing.Jenn (Books At Midnight)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14939427985838403657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-58371898776135557602010-01-31T03:55:08.837+08:002010-01-31T03:55:08.837+08:00I read this one a long time ago...I loved it I rem...I read this one a long time ago...I loved it I remember, I should read it again it's heart breaking but it's a WOW read! Great review!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02863724079356830367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-22561344254994780402010-01-31T02:42:41.057+08:002010-01-31T02:42:41.057+08:00I read this book a long time ago, and it broke my ...I read this book a long time ago, and it broke my heart. Your review is spot on, and truly, it is a great book.<br /><br />P.S. In response to your comment on my post, yes, I liked Wicked Lovely, but I think I actually liked Ink Exchange better :)Melissa (i swim for oceans)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06840790603713851746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-30874987984518541862010-01-31T02:12:10.100+08:002010-01-31T02:12:10.100+08:00I remember when this book came out. I'm flabbe...I remember when this book came out. I'm flabbergasted at the idea that some doubt his story-don't. Sadistic parents exist, sorry to say that I know it from experience. Almost none of these abused children end up writing about it but there are a lot more of them out there than you think. Thanks for reviewing this.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265301061583417768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-2883533721325598832010-01-31T00:58:52.402+08:002010-01-31T00:58:52.402+08:00yes.I have read this book and it made me cringe at...yes.I have read this book and it made me cringe at many times ! Its really difficult to understand that how a mother or rather any woman can be so cruel to any child whatsoever the case is ?!!IceJewelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05111526151149419418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-62161814044292874572010-01-30T22:53:20.231+08:002010-01-30T22:53:20.231+08:00Sounds so sad...but interesting. I dont know if i ...Sounds so sad...but interesting. I dont know if i will try this one, but I enjoyed reading your review!Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698452908549878264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-25895193560025690192010-01-30T17:53:21.767+08:002010-01-30T17:53:21.767+08:00@MarceJ, Khairiyah, Hazra: Thanks for stopping by ...@MarceJ, Khairiyah, Hazra: Thanks for stopping by ladies. You were right there, this book was very intense and I seriously cannot fathom how such horrid thing could happened to someone this young. So sickening and frustrating :(Shyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09640490582050902601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-24375436686498364162010-01-30T15:10:01.460+08:002010-01-30T15:10:01.460+08:00This sounds like a really intense and heart-wrench...This sounds like a really intense and heart-wrenching story. I'd love to read it, though I know I'd probably be moved to tears by it.Hazrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441208944580008891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-71174816139533230232010-01-30T09:06:57.989+08:002010-01-30T09:06:57.989+08:00hye Shy,
i cried when i was reading this book.for...hye Shy,<br /><br />i cried when i was reading this book.for the sequel i cant read no more as i can feel d 'pain'.<br />:(Khairiyah aka Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01639280528335843918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-13417356354044136432010-01-30T04:47:15.662+08:002010-01-30T04:47:15.662+08:00I think this book was EXCELLENT, hard to read from...I think this book was EXCELLENT, hard to read from content but just amazing.<br /><br />You may also enjoy Dibs, In Search of Self<br /><br />Great review.<br /><br />Your quote made me relieve the feeling of the book again but shows how intense this book is.<br /><br />Again great review.<br /><br />I didn't realise the author had other books.Marcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10136238772526246675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-41753399739469367552010-01-30T04:13:50.191+08:002010-01-30T04:13:50.191+08:00@Darlyn: Yes, the 2nd book is "The Lost Boy&q...@Darlyn: Yes, the 2nd book is "The Lost Boy" and the 3rd is "A Man Named Dave". I suppose that the last one wouldn't be too hard to read as it described more about his adult life. But we shall see. I have those two on my shelf now, will read them next week, perhaps =)<br /><br />@Juju: You're right. It's very eye opening as I don't think that things like this ever cross deeply into my mind. But tonight, it really make me think - A LOT!Shyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09640490582050902601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-68872512122687030562010-01-30T04:07:24.805+08:002010-01-30T04:07:24.805+08:00I just looked up the author. So sad. Poor man.I just looked up the author. So sad. Poor man.Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-57902161365150401492010-01-30T04:06:28.889+08:002010-01-30T04:06:28.889+08:00Oh my! That sounds intense. I'm not sure my he...Oh my! That sounds intense. I'm not sure my heart could take it. Sounds eye opening though!Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971502609870589942.post-34446679443121966462010-01-30T04:04:27.615+08:002010-01-30T04:04:27.615+08:00OMG! i probably crying if i read this book..so,i r...OMG! i probably crying if i read this book..so,i reckon another sequel will be the lost boy right? <br /><br />p/s: reading you review already makes me depressed; a lot!Darlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927101155673957650noreply@blogger.com