The next selection in our series this year is Dave Pelzer's A Child Called "It." In this book, Pelzer describes the severe physical and emotional abuse he suffered at the hands of his mother. Happiness morphs unexpectedly into terror when his mother singles him out and begins to starve him and subject him to torture.
With this selection, we attempt to understand the experiences of those among us who have suffered from abuse. What is most difficult to comprehend is his mother's reason for such cruelty.
Join us for the discussion of this famous and disturbing account on Wednesday, October 13.
Some stats:
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, in 2006 there were 3.6 million reported cases of child abuse; approximately 905,000 of those cases were substantiated. In that same year, 1530 children died as a result of abuse. Over 70% of those who died were between the ages of 0 and 3 years.
Thought question:
Why is it important to be aware that some people in America are being abused or have survived abuse?
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