40 pages 1 hour read

Dave Pelzer

The Lost Boy

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 1997

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Reviews & Readership

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The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer is generally well-received, praised for its raw and emotional recount of the author's childhood in foster care. Readers appreciate the honest depiction of overcoming severe abuse, though some criticize the writing style as overly simplistic. Others find the relentless hardship hard to read but acknowledge its inspirational value. Overall, it's a compelling, if at times harrowing, memoir.

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Who Should Read The Lost Boy?

Readers who appreciate The Lost Boy by Dave Pelzer are typically drawn to heart-wrenching memoirs detailing personal resilience and survival against adversity. They often enjoy books like A Child Called "It" by Dave Pelzer and The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls, seeking compelling narratives of overcoming childhood trauma and transformative journeys.

Recommended

Reading Age

12-18years

Lexile Level

720L

Book Details

Topics
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Psychology
Themes
Relationships: Family
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Genre
Psychology
Biography