2020 Para Educator Book Study

A Child Called It

May 4, 2020 9 - 10am

Denise Shugarts: A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer

Introductions and Orientation: May 4, 9:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. Additional meeting dates and times will be established following the May 4, 2020 ZOOM meeting.

Dave Pelzer's astonishing, disturbing account of his early years describes one of the most severe child-abuse cases in California history. This book spent over 175 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list and was also nominated for the Pulitzer Prize.

Dave was in first grade when his unstable alcoholic mother began attacking him. Until he was in fifth grade, she starved, beat, and psychologically ravaged her son. Eventually denying even his identity, Dave's mother called him an "it" instead of using his name. Relentlessly, she drove him to the brink of death before authorities finally stepped in. With faith and hope, Dave grew determined to survive. He also knew that he needed to share his story.

A Child Called "It" is the first of three books that chronicle his life. Through publications and public appearances, Dave is now recognized as one of the nation's most effective and respected speakers about child abuse.  

Registration Link:  https://paiu.zoom.us/j/3347259324

May 4 - May 26, 2020 (see specific dates below)

·  May 4, 2020 9:00 - 10:00 am Organizational meeting

·  May 11, 2020 9:00 - 10:00 am  Book Discussion

·  May 18, 2020 9:00 - 10:00 am  Book Discussion

·  May 26, 2020 9:00 - 10:00 am  Book Discussion

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