A teenager's journey
Subtitle: overcoming a childhood of abuse
By: Richard B. Pelzer.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Warner Wellness; Warner Books; Grand Central Publishing
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 215
ISBN-13: 9780446579704
Subjects: Pelzer, Richard B; Abused teenagers -- United States -- Biography; Children of alcoholics -- United States -- Biography; Teenagers -- Substance use -- United States -- Case studies
Genres: Biography.; Case studies.
Description: After the success of his brother Dave Pelzer's bestselling memoir, Richard B. Pelzer touched thousands with his own account of an abusive childhood. In his second book, Richard reveals how the horrific treatment he endured as a boy affected him throughout his teenage years. As an adolescent, he found himself turning to drugs--even contemplating suicide--as he struggled to separate and live an autonomous life, away from his horrifying family situation. His salvation finally came when a surrogate family took him in, offering comfort, hope, and unconditional love--and, ultimately, the transformational power of forgiveness.--From publisher description.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Good-bye, California; title: Angel; title: Where to now?; title: Speak no evil; title: Going over the edge; title: Temporary foster care; title: Hawaii or bust; title: Second chance; title: "I'm sorry"; title: Busted; title: Forsaken?; title: Troop Nichols; title: John and Darlene; title: On my own; title: Letting go . . . again; title: Christmas letter; title: Over?; title: Afterword; title: Author's note; title: Silent tears; title: Child abuse prevention resources.