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    • Dave Pelzer

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    American author

    Dave Pelzer, an American author, rose to fame with his 1995 memoir ‘A Child Called “It”‘, which detailed his harrowing childhood abuse. The book became a New York Times bestseller and sparked controversy, with accusations of fabricated events from his family and journalists.

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    About the Dave Pelzer

    David James Pelzeris an American author of several autobiographical and self-help books. His 1995 memoir of childhood abuse, A Child Called “It”: One Child’s Courage to Survive, was listed on The New York Times Best Seller list for several years, and in 5 years had sold at least 1.6 million copies. The book brought Pelzer fame, and has also been a source of controversy, with accusations of several events being fabricated coming from both family members and journalists.

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    6 Quotes by Dave Pelzer

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      The thing is, at the end of the day you still have to face yourself.

      Dave Pelzer

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      Ask yourself: was there anything I could have done to prevent the situation? If the answer is yes, do something now and become a better person for it.

      Dave Pelzer

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      If people have a basic understanding of right from wrong, possess a strong desire to better themselves and persist in there cause, they can break the chain of any negative environment.

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      When you please others in hopes of being accepted, you lose you self-worth in the process.

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      Whatever you do for the sole purpose of having others admire you, your efforts will most likely be in vain.

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      To help yourself, you must be yourself. Be the best that you can be. When you make a mistake, learn from it, pick yourself up and move on.

      Dave Pelzer

      American author