Are There Other Books Similar to "A Child Called It"?

@Pigglies (9329)
United States
August 28, 2008 10:36pm CST
I read this book and all the others by this author. I was interested in reading something else similar, but wasn't sure if there are any others out there that are similar to this book. Any recommendations?
4 responses
lilybug
@lilybug (21107)
• United States
29 Aug 08
There are I think 3 books total by this author all about his childhood and growing up. There is "A Child Called It", "The Lost Boy", and "A Man named Dave". I have read all 3 of them.
Pigglies
@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
29 Aug 08
Actually there are 4 I think. Or 4 I have read at least. I read "A Child Called It", "The Lost Boy", and "A Man named Dave" and also "Help Yourself" I think the last one was called. But I was wondering if any other authors have written similar books.
Pigglies
@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
29 Aug 08
Oops, I almost forgot the other one he wrote, "The Privilege of Youth". That one was pretty good. I'd recommend it.
Pigglies
@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
29 Aug 08
That sounds interesting, I am going to look for that one. Is it a true story?
Porcospino
@Porcospino (31365)
• Denmark
19 Oct 08
I read a book called "Sickened" by Julie Gregory. It is about a girl who goes through a lot of pain and suffering because of her mother who is mentally ill (she has a disease called Munchausen by proxi)I read it a while ago and I don't remember the book in details anymore, but it is pretty similar to the story of Dave Pelzer. I'd recommend that book if you don't know it already.
Pigglies
@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
19 Oct 08
Thanks for the recommendation! I will definitely look for that one. It sounds pretty interesting.
pvuppal
@pvuppal (137)
• United States
2 Oct 10
I read that book a long time ago. I do remember it though because I was thinking who would actually do that to their own child? I have a 2 and a half year old and another on the way and that's just CRAZY! These people should be shot or sent to jail for doing this to their OWN kids!
milfea
@milfea (519)
• Philippines
29 Aug 08
Hey there pigglies. :) I haven't read the book, but I've read another book which was written by the same author, Dave Pelzer. I think it's the 3rd trilogy and the concluding piece that he wrote which is entitled, "A Man Named Dave." I liked the honesty of the author, his honesty allows his readers to connect with his emotions. There are a lot of issues in life that I thought about when I read that book. Until now it is still in my head, wrestling and challenging my thoughts. :). The book entitled, "The Color of Water" by James Mcbride is not very similar to the book by Dave Pelzer, but it is touching similar issues in life. You might just enjoy it. :)
Pigglies
@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
30 Aug 08
Thanks! I will look for that one too.
milfea
@milfea (519)
• Philippines
4 Sep 08
Hello Pigglies. :). Thanks. :). I hope you found the book, "The Color of Water" already. I hope you'll enjoy as much as I did. Cheers!
milfea
@milfea (519)
• Philippines
29 Aug 08
Hey there pigglies. :) I haven't read the book, but I've read another book which was written by the same author, Dave Pelzer. I think it's the 3rd trilogy and the concluding piece that he wrote which is entitled, "A Man Named Dave." I liked the honesty of the author, his honesty allows his readers to connect with his emotions. There are a lot of issues in life that I thought about when I read that book. Until now it is still in my head, wrestling and challenging my thoughts. :). The book entitled, "The Color of Water" by James Mcbride is not very similar to the book by Dave Pelzer, but it is touching similar issues in life. You might just enjoy it. :)