What an amazing story! The author, Dave Pelzer, tells his harrowing tale of his childhood, growing us with abuse. I picked up this book to read on a flight and was captivated the entire time. I seriously couldn't put the book down, crying as I read of his abuse. No matter who you are, this book will pull at the heart-strings.

Pelzer weaves an intricate story of heartache. I felt the pain he described with an amazing intensity. Though I read this book five years ago, I can still remember some of his horrid tales. It really makes you believe in the human spirit that someone can make something out of their life after going through such an ordeal. After reading this, I was intrigued enough to read his other books that followed his story. This is one book I will not take off my bookshelf.