Dave Pelzer's life thus far has been extraordinary in the true
sense of the word. Growing up in 1970s California, he endured
unimaginable abuse at the hands of his deranged mother until he was
finally rescued and placed into foster care at the age of 12.
Joining the US Airforce at 18, he's subsequently been involved in
several high-profile missions including Operation Desert Storm and
was named an Outstanding Young Person of the World in 1994 for his
work in child abuse awareness. Author of a bestselling trilogy that
documents this harrowing yet ultimately triumphant life, Pelzer's
latest work is an inspirational volume that encourages people to
lead as rewarding and positive lives as possible. There's a
veritable glut of self-help books on this subject available and
it's all too easy to be swamped but make no mistake, Pelzer's words
of wisdom are just that, a philosophy of courage and determination
that possesses universal appeal, the honest truth contained here
heartening for even the most jaded of readers. Occasionally the
prose can err on the side of the over-simplistic but generally it
steers a steady path. In essence Pelzer uses the experiences of his
own life as a framework by which he encourages others to conquer
obstacles and fulfil their potential. First he tackles the
emotional baggage that inhibits many, offers practical guidance in
starting afresh - what he calls 'psychologically purging' oneself
of negativity - and then concludes with chapters that amply
demonstrate how far positivity - and a clear sense of focus - can
carry you. Warm, straightforward and refreshingly devoid of
schmaltz, it's clearly intended as a companion for those times when
the glass has suddenly switched from half-full to half-empty and in
this it succeeds superbly. To borrow a popular aphorism, nothing
succeeds like success and Dave's journey from isolated waif to
popular mentor is one worthy of celebration indeed, and amply
demonstrates how determination and self-belief can overcome even
the most harrowing of circumstances. (Kirkus UK)
This inspiring conclusion to Dave Pelzer’s multi-million copy bestselling titles takes Dave’s story up to the present and for the first time offers the invaluable life lessons he learned along the way.
A Child Called It, The Lost Boy, A Man Named Dave and Help Yourself have all been on the non-fiction bestsellers since UK publication. There should be a huge audience for this book in paperback.
Dave Pelzer’s case of child abuse was one of the worst recorded cases in US history, yet he overcame his past to become the best he could be. Help Yourself weaves in stories from Pelzer’s own experiences with the principles he has discovered on how to survive difficulty and embrace challenges as an opportunity for growth.
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