Dave Pelzer

Quick Facts

Full Name	Dave Pelzer
Occupation	Memoirist
Date Of Birth	Dec 29, 1960(1960-12-29)
Age	64
Birthplace	Daly City
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Dave Pelzer Biography

Dave Pelzer is one of the most popular and richest Memoirist who was born on December 29, 1960 in Daly City, California, United States. American writer of memoirs and self-help publications who is known for his autobiography, A Child Called It (1995). This book outlines his childhood experiences of abuse continued to be at the top of the New York Times Bestseller List for a long time.

Olivia Colman‘s character read his book, A Child Called It, in the British television series, Peep Show.’s character read his book, A Child Called It in the British TV series, Peep Show.

His book A Child Called “It” describes from his viewpoint the severe abuse he suffered as a child. He writes how his mother was physically and emotionally abusive towards him from ages 4 to 12. He describes how his mom starved him, forced him to drink ammonia, stabbed him in the stomach, burned his arm on a gas stove, and forced him to eat his own vomit. He mentioned that his father was not active in resolving or stopping the conflicts between Pelzer and his alcoholic mother. He was sent to a foster family at age 12 in 1973. In the book he refers to his relatives by pseudonyms.

Pelzer was born in San Francisco, California the second of five boys. He grew up in Daly City, California. He is the son of Catherine Roerva Christen Pelzer (1929-1992) and San Francisco fireman Stephen Joseph Pelzer (1923-1980). Pelzer’s books describe the abuse he suffered for several years of childhood, including continual mistreatment and beatings by his mother, who he said thought of it as a game. His teachers stepped in on March 5, 1973, when 12 -year-old Pelzer was placed in foster care. At age 18 he joined the U.S. Air Force in 1979 and served in the Gulf War. In the 1980s Pelzer married his first wife Patsy (a pseudonym), with whom he had a son. In 1996 he carried a torch in the 1996 Summer Olympics torch relay. Pelzer and Patsy divorced and many years later he married his second wife, Marsha, who was his editor.

The four siblings of his as well as fellow memoirist, He and his four siblings, including fellow memoir writer, Richard Pelzer, grew up in California and suffered abuse at the hands of their mother. He had one son with his first wife, Patsy, before marrying editor Marsha Pelzer. were raised in California and endured abuse by their mother. He had a child with the first woman he married, Patsy and then he got married to editor Marsha Pelzer.

Dave Pelzer Net Worth

Dave Pelzer is one of the richest Memoirist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dave Pelzer 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was put into foster care when he was twelve , and was enlisted in his first unit, the U.S. Air Force at the age of 18.

He was named as one among the Ten Outstanding Americans in 1993.

David James Pelzer (born December 29, 1960 in San Francisco, California) is an American author, of several autobiographical and self-help books. His 1995 memoir of childhood abuse, A Child Called “It”, was listed on The New York Times Bestseller List for several years, and in 5 years had sold at least 1.6 million copies. The book has also been a source of controversy for Pelzer, with accusations of several events being fabricated coming from both family members and journalists.

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Who is Dave Pelzer Dating?

According to our records, Dave Pelzer married to Marsha Pelzer , Phyllis Pelzer. As of December 1, 2023, Dave Pelzer’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Dave Ranked on the list of most popular Memoirist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Dave Pelzer celebrates birthday on December 29 of every year.

Top Facts about Dave Pelzer

1. Dave Pelzer is an American author and motivational speaker.
2. He is best known for his memoir “A Child Called It”.
3. The book chronicles his abusive childhood at the hands of his mother.
4. “A Child Called It” has sold over 6 million copies worldwide.
5. Pelzer has written several other books, including sequels to his memoir.
6. He has appeared on numerous TV shows and in documentaries.
7. Pelzer’s work focuses on overcoming adversity and resilience.
8. He was awarded the National Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service in 1994.
9. Pelzer is a survivor of child abuse and advocates for children’s rights.
10. He continues to speak publicly about his experiences and inspire others.

What is David Pelzer doing now?

Dave Pelzer is now a motivational speaker. He speaks to high school students and adults about the concept of resilience. Pelzer appeared on Larry King Live to tell his story and promote his book.

Is the book a child called it a true story?

A Child Called It’ is a true story about a child who is abused and starved by his mother. He no longer is a member of the family but an ‘It’, a slave to the family. He is forced to do chores all day and is then beaten.

How did Dave Pelzer survive?

With only his willpower to survive , He learned how to play his Mother’s sinister games in order to survive because she no longer considered Dave a son but a slave, and no longer a boy but an “It.” Upon Dave’s rescue, he was identified as one of the most severely abused children in California’s history.

What did Dave Pelzer's mom do to him?

Catherine Roerva

Who abused Dave Pelzer?

As a young child Pelzer was consistently abused by his alcoholic and mentally deranged mother. The severity of the abuse almost took Pelzer’s life on several occasions. It was not until he turned twelve that his teacher stepped in and placed him in a foster care.