Has anyone read "A Child Called It"

shopgirl78 · May 2011

It's a non-fiction account of child abuse in thw 1970's...the boy's case was consided the 3rd worst case of child abuse in CA (that year? history? I can't remember). Anyhow, its a trilogy of the abuse, foster care, and adult life biographies. Its fvcked up how his mom treated him but an easy read if you can stomach it--i work in social work, it doesn't really surprise me...

Andrewsgal · May 2011

Yes it is very disturbing there is a sequal to it too.

Jodi&Joe · May 2011

My fave books EVER! The Lost Boy and A Man Named Dave

Talk about overcoming adversity! I saw him on Oprah YEARS ago and it prompted me to read the books.

I still think of the frozen hot dogs whenever I serve Joey and Cam hot dogs! SICK!

veloelle · May 2011

i read it about 10 years ago. So sad. I just read that a POS animal that fathered a child was arrested a few cities over from me for beatingtheshit out of his 5 week old baby. 5.weeks.old. Horrific. Broken ribs, fractured skull. The mom brought the baby to the hospital; I don't know its condition. What a surprise, the dad had a warrant out of for a separate issue. I don't think his $125,000 bail is nearly enough. Through away the key.

JOEBunny · May 2011

I have read all of the books. He is an amazing guy.

MrsStubbs · May 2011

Yes, it is awful. Breaks my heart.

shouldbworkin · May 2011

Yes. It was horrifying, but at the same time I couldn't put it down. Maybe b/c the authors spirit was so strong? Maybe b/c I just couldn't believe any parent could be that awful on purpose.

amiamish · May 2011

I read that in high school. Its such a page turner, and sooo sad.

jamie.renee · May 2011

I read the first 2 books when I was in HS. Very sad situation but I agree, it was a good read.

Rebekah1021 · May 2011

I have read all of the books. The first 2 were incredible. How sad. It's a miracle that he turned out to be a normal, decent person.

shiloh17 · May 2011

I read all 3 books in high school. They were excellent! Definitely an eye-opening look at abuse and a child's determination for survival.

cnybride2be · May 2011

i'm aware of it. several of my students read the series. i have avoided reading it. i'm a wimp like that.

Marce921 · May 2011

It's awful whate happened to him. It's actually his autobiography. I cried during the whole book. There are two more books that follow it up.

shopgirl78 · May 2011

I just finished the third book after a friend recommended them to me this weekend

She said they were a must read. They were all really good.

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