First published 2006
David Pelzer knows what it means to struggle. After enduring horrific child abuse, he rebuilt his life and now shares his hard-won wisdom with teenagers. Pelzer's frank, engaging tone cuts through the noise, challenging readers to face their problems head-on and never give up on themselves. Through stories of his own teenage journey and those of other resilient young people, he provides a practical roadmap for taking control of your life and creating the future you want.
Genres: self-help, non-fiction, biography-memoir, personal-development
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: overcoming-trauma, personal-journey
208 pages · Paperback
Content warnings: abuse, child-abuse