The Privilege of Youth: A Teenager's Story

sorta of expensive

sort of alot ofmoney for a book like tt but the book was good and its very inspratial

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February 3rd 2009, "The Privilege of Youth" review

The book ¿The Privilege of Youth¿ by Dave Pelzer is a great book. Although it is based on emotional and moving events, there are many exhilarating moments.

After years of yearning for friendship and acceptance Dave manages to find it with two other kids names Paul and David. Not only is Dave extremely close to them, but he is also very close to their parents. In his view they are like family because they have always been there for him like a real family would.

I would highly recommend this book to people still struggling to get past an atrocious past or anyone who would want to read an outstanding novel. I personally enjoy this book because it¿s incomparable to other novels. The reason I think this story is so distinct is because it can relate to people more, also because not only is it a true story, but because it carries a wide variety of genres such as, humor, drama, suspense, and adventure.

I have read almost all of Dave Pelzer¿s books and this one stands out to me the most because it¿s so fascinating. Once I started to read it, it was tough putting it back down. Overall, I think that this book is remarkable and inspiring and I think that everyone should read it.

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An Arm To Help You Up

David Pelzer is a kid trying to find who he is in life. He gets transferred from home to home because he is a foster kid. He finally settles with the Welshes on a street called Duinsmoore Way and his childhood is started. He feels the freedom of a teenager and the consequences of his risk taking. He settles in and makes friends and feels what love is like. He is about to turn eighteen and wonders what he will do for the rest of his life and decides to join the Air Force. I liked the author showed how he felt on things he was going through and put detail into it so that the reader can feel what he is feeling. I liked how he gave examples to relate to every teenage life to show people that read it that teenagers have a hard time in their own life. I felt the author was honest. When Pelzer was a kid, I felt that Pelzer had too much pride which got him into trouble. He learned that peer pressure can get yourself into trouble. That was the only thing I did not like in the book, but all teenagers make mistakes and I liked that Pelzer showed that in his work. I liked that Pelzer put his phases in order when he was a teenager. He showed that he went through girls, cars, money, pride, and being a rebel. Overall, I liked the book very much and would recommend it to every person to show how different people are and to show that no matter who you are, there always needs to be that showing of love or acceptance.

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Another inspirational narrative about the journey of Dave Pelzer

Another inspirational narrative about the journey of Dave Pelzer entering adulthood. This "series" I suppose you can call it makes you laugh, cry, and gives readers a chance to look at the life of a child/teen/man who suffered years of abuse by his own mother. In this book, it journey's Dave's life as a teenager, and the trials he has gone through while being in foster care. Another amazing book, one that will make you overly emotional!

The privilage of youth

this book is the follower of a child called it and the lost boy this is about a boy who ecsacapes the MOTHER and who dont know where his dad is he lives in foster care but after thousunds of homes he finds the right one he trys to make money but he drops out of high school and makes some frieds lets see how it ends!?

Very Interesting, yet I would read this as a third book rather than after a man named Dave

It is the missing parts of the teen years, so I happened to read it after I read A man named Dave, which in book order it does come after, but in Dave's years is in between The Lost Boy and A Man named Dave. I think that Dave's story would make more sense to me and be more attractive if the books are read in the true chronological order, rather than in the book order as I did.

Privilege of Youth a privilege to read

After reading Dave Pelzer's other books, "Privilege of Youth" was a good read. It was nice to see that after all that poor man went through as a child he was able to have a "normal" adolescence doing things most adolescents do as a rite of passage.
God Bless You Dave Pelzer, may you continue to have positive influences in your life.

Learning About Life

The book that I am reviewing is The Privilege of Youth. The title of the book that it is suppose to mean is to how face challenges when teenagers are growing up. I also think that this author has gone through a lot because he even put himself as a one of the character in the book. I like chapter 6 because it shows how he moved on and how he still makes time to go visit friends even though his car doesn¿t start every 10 feet. This whole book has taught me something every time I have read this book. It has taught me that there is more to life than work and school. When you become an adult it gets harder to see your family then you were as a teenager. I think this book is good for teenagers because it has a story about every young person growing into an adult.

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An Evil Twist on the "Privilege of Youth"... a remarkable story about a boy who overcomes adversity and child abuse to discover that there is good and kind people that can heal the past.

This book The Privilege of Youth, is an amazing book. It is full of intense things that happen to David. David is a foster child who was abused in his early years. The Privilege of Youth is explains what happens to David as he gets older and older. David feels very lonely because he barely has any friends. Then these two men come along and make friends with David. David now has a reason to live and isn't lonely anymore. He feels so alive with his new friends. This book is a life changing story which brings tears to your eyes in happiness now that David is home. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves to read a good book! I liked the happiness in this book. It was heart warming and intense at the same time. It brought tears to my eyes. The only thing I didn't like about this book was it was slow but still an amazing book. Anyone should read this because it is an amazing book that gives a great message. My overall rating of this book is 8 out of 10.

An Inspiration to Students...

-Summary: The Privilege of Youth is about the author when he was a teenager. He had been transferred into another foster family 'due to his child abuse past', and had finally found the right place to belong. It was a perfect suburb neighborhood called Duinsmoore David considered this his real home. He soon found two friends named Paul Brazell and David Howard, whom he spent so much time with, making up for the absence in his childhood. As time drew closer for David to become eighteen 'and would soon be out of foster care', he began to worry tremendously about what would happen to him in the real world. David strived to get jobs and save as much money as he possibly could, and eventually dropped out of school to work full time. He obtained a car to get him places, and before he knew it, he was eighteen. It was hard for him to leave behind his old friends and neighbors 'some of whom he had called father figures', and go on to something new. After that, David joined the air force, got married, and had a son named Stephen. -Major Messages/Themes: Growing up, work hard to achieve goals, move onto bigger and better things, stay stong, believe in yourself, overcoming hardships... -Likes: I liked how David never gave up or dwelled to much on his past. I was highly inspired by this story because I am of age to move on to the real world, and it has taught me to realize that I have little time before I'm a legal adult. I also liked how David was able to fit in with people by finding friends and keeping them close to his heart. -Dislikes: I didn't like how David started to become cocky after a little while of getting new things. He started to show off a lot of his possessions, and I didn't like the attitude towards that. I also didn't like how he kept putting himself down all the time due to his appearance and past if he really wanted it to be better, he should have changed. -Why You Should Read This Book: I strongly recommend this book for anyone having troubles growing up, or are having an awkward transition in life. I believe that this novel is influential and motivational enough to help many others.

GREAT!

I'm a fan of Dave Pelzer's work and I think this book was not disappointing. Few parts were boring, but very few. Overall, I loved this book and I can't wait to read more by him.

A foster kid¿s life

This book is about a kid named Dave Pelzer. He is a foster kid that looks geeky and gets beat up a lot. Then he has to move in with a new set of foster parents, so he has to move to a new town and a new school. Whenever he goes to his new school he meets two kids named Paul and Dan. The three of them make very good friends. Dave decides to buy a minibike, and it turns out that Paul had one as well. So they have fun on them for a while. Then Dave decides to get a job as a car salesman. While Dave works they give him a car because he was the best car salesman. Then he dropped out of school in the 11th grade. I don¿t really have any dislikes about the book but the only thing that I didn¿t really like about it is that it had a lot of cussing in it. And my likes about the book is that the books starts with Dave being a teenager like I am so that¿s one of the things that I could relate to in the book. And other things that I like about the book is that it tells u all that some people go through when you are a teenager.

You better read this

Compared to A CHILD CALED IT and THE LOST BOY this book is not as terrifying. So if you don't like crying books you can go ahead and read this one.

Outstanding! Another knock out from Dave Pelzer!

I just finished reading this book and it was amazing! Dave Pelzer has inspired me in more ways than one.You have to pick up this book and read it,but beware once you pick it up it's hard to put down!

OUTSTANDING

the books dave right how do i begin w/ his books the best the most wonderful and interesting sad inspiering and most terrific books ive ever read by this author thanx

The best book on the library shelf

I read the child called it first when i was 10 know that i am 13 have read all 3 books. As soon as i opened the book I couldn't put it down I was so gripped by all the books. My english teacher told me not to read it but I had to. Even if it is really disturbing.

Lovely Inspirational Book

Dave Pelzer is exceptional at sharing his life stories. It takes someone with a lot of guts to come out and do all the things he has done for so many people. His book The Privilege of youth is a great example of how you can get out of a rut and become someone. Dave showed us that all it takes is a little will power and a great attitude and you can let your dreams come alive. Dave shows the power of love and friendship throughout the book and I truly feel that it has changed so many live out there and I know that there will be more to come. An outstanding story of a strong willed teens ability to overcome anything.

it just gets better!

i really liked the other books just as this one. it is really a moving and touching story! i can't wait to see what else he writes!!

Another moving book by Dave

This book was once again, like Dave's others, inspiring and moving. It will not contain the graphic horror stories like his other stories, but the book is still very powerful and moving. The beginning and ending brought me to tears. I loved the others' perspectives he included in the back. I think that was a great idea and once again, I feel like I personally know Dave. He appreciates so much. It's wonderful to know that he experienced a warm and loving neighborhood that became a true family for him. Praise to those families that accepted and loved and directed Dave during that time in his life and after.

One Book Too Many

His other three books were a lot better than this. I feel like this book should have been included in 'A Man Named Dave'. Although, I did enjoy the stories of his teenage years. For those who have read 'A Child Called it', 'The Lost Boy', and 'A Man Named Dave'; I would suggest this book as well. But do not expect this book to blow you away like the other three.