A Child Called It
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Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Epilogue Perspectives on Child Abuse
Themes
All Themes Child Abuse Psychological Trauma Resistance Neglect and the Normalization of Evil
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All Characters David Pelzer / Dave Mother / Mom / Catherine Roerva Pelzer Stephen Joseph Pelzer / Father The nurse
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