Review:The first time I read this book, I cried several times. This is a powerful, true story about one of the worst cases of child abuse. Many of the child-abuse laws in place today came about from Dave Pelzer's case. Just as remarkable as the horrendous abuse is the author's life as an adult. I was inspired by Dave's ability to forgive his parents and live a normal, healthy life. I have seen him on "Oprah" and he is confident, funny, and well-adjusted. It is amazing that someone could live through su... Read more

Review:This poor boy went through so much! If your into a heart break story about a poor little boy that no one could help then read this! I'm so glad the women that wrote this never stopped fighting for this very abused little boy why it took so long is just a dam shame to not only the state where it happened but to America as well! This story has inspired me to speak up for any abused child any where! Read more

Review:I've read many similar books of child abuse but have never written a review for one. This is a heart wrenching story and will leave you in tears. I couldn't get enough of this book in the sense that I truly started loving David and Dennis and prayed for their safety. Read more

Review:BUT to read on and on, sharing in the horror and then to just have the story STOP.??? I get it's a story that needs to be shared from the viewpoint of the victim child. But to not learn an outcome! Now I'm a victim of that family too. Perhaps Amazon should offer the series instead of just one at the lower price. Not knowing the adult end is heart wrenching Read more

Review:So many times as I read this book, I had to stop & put it down. What Tuesday went through was beyond what my mind could handle. This is by far, one of the best books of this type, that I have ever read. Read more

Review:I keep re-reading so I can internalize the lessons. There are powerful lessons that may be difficult to practice or keep in mind when situation is intense. Very helpful for first time mom to highly spirited son. Read more

Review:Great book and so true! I am a mom of two young children (6 and 4) and everything Renee writes is spot on! This book made me smile. Great gift for mother's day or for that mom that needs a drink! I recommend it! Read more

Review:This book made me laugh until I cried..........Sh*tty Mom is what EVERY mother thinks (at SOME point in her motherhood), and don't kid yourselves Moms, you DO think this way! Nobody is perfect - least of all us mothers. We make mistakes, we learn from our mistakes, all the while trying to do the best we can with what we've got - trying not to screw up our kids along the way. Moms, this book will give you coping skills to get through your highest highs and lowest lows - with a laugh! Read more

Review:The book drags a bit and nothing really grasps my attention to want to keep reading. Everytime you think you are about to get some advice you get "as you continue to read this book you will hear my advice for this type of situation"...so you continue to read but that advice never really comes?? I don't know...still reading. If you are looking for a self help book I guess its not so bad. Read more

Review:It was a thought-provoking book. Writing about about a sister who has died has to be a challenge, and you can see the author's attempt to paint her as nearly perfect in one sense, yet human and flawed in the other. One of the things I reflected on after reading it was that, at the end, Ruthie suffered in great pain and her family was not prepared for her death. This can lead to complicated grief. Ruthie could have died at home much more peacefully if hospice had been involved, and bereavement... Read more