About the Book

From "A Child Called aIta" to "The Lost Boy," from "A Man Named Dave" to "Help Yourself," Dave Pelzeras inspirational books have helped countless others triumph over hardship and misfortune. In "The Privilege of Youth," he shares the missing chapter of his life: as a boy on the threshold of adulthood. With sensitivity and insight, he recounts the relentless taunting he endured from bullies; but he also describes the thrill of making his first real friendsasome of whom he still shares close relationships with today. He writes about the simple pleasures of exploring his neighborhood, while trying to forget the hell waiting for him at home.

From high school to a world beyond the four walls that were his prison for so many years, "The Privilege of Youth" bravely and compassionately charts this crucial turning point in Dave Pelzeras life and will inspire a whole new generation of readers.

Product Details

Media: Paperback Book, 240 pages

Language: English

Publisher: Plume Books (Dec. 31st, 2004)

ISBN-10: 0452286298

ISBN-13: 9780452286290

Dimensions: 5.72 x 7.40 x 0.57 inches

Shipping Weight: 0.41 lbs

• Categories: General Biography & Autobiography Self Help General Abuse