{"product_id":"2940170701377","title":"A Child Called \"It\": One Child's Courage to Survive","description":"\u003cp\u003eDave Pelzer's astonishing, disturbing account of his early years describes one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history. This book has spent over 175 weeks on the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-seller list and was also nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDave was in first grade when his unstable alcoholic mother began attacking him. Until he was in fifth grade, she starved, beat and psychologically ravaged her son. Eventually denying even his identity, Dave's mother called him an \"it\" instead of using his name. Relentlessly, she drove him to the brink of death before authorities finally stepped in. With faith and hope, Dave grew determined to survive. He also knew that he needed to share his story. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Child Called \"It\"\u003c\/i\u003e is the first of three books that chronicle his life. Through publications and public appearances, Dave is now recognized as one of the nation's most effective and respected speakers about child abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recorded Books, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47123257360624,"sku":"2940170701377","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940170701377_p0.jpg?v=1763814173","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940170701377","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}