Episode 518: Dave Pelzer – A Child Called “It”

13 O'Clock · Jul 23, 2026

Dave Pelzer is an American author and motivational speaker best known for his 1995 memoir A Child Called “It,” which chronicles the severe childhood abuse he says he endured before being rescued by child welfare authorities at the age of twelve. The memoir became an international bestseller, bringing widespread attention to the realities of child abuse and the long-term effects of trauma. Following his rescue, Pelzer spent time in foster care, served in the U.S. Air Force, and later built a career as an author and public speaker focused on resilience, perseverance, and personal…