02199cam a2200361 i 4500 545763260 TxAuBib 051121s2006||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2005937641 9780446579704 044657970X 9780446698351 pbk. 0446698350 pbk. (OCoLC)9225 DV1 eng DV1 DLC TxAuBib rda Pelzer, Richard B. A teenager's journey : overcoming a childhood of abuse / Richard B. Pelzer. 1st ed. New York : Warner Wellness, 2006. xvii, 215 pages ; 22 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Introduction -- Good-bye, California -- Angel -- Where to now? -- Speak no evil -- Going over the edge -- Temporary foster care -- Hawaii or bust -- Second chance -- "I'm sorry" -- Busted -- Forsaken? -- Troop Nichols -- John and Darlene -- On my own -- Letting go ... again -- Christmas letter -- Over? -- Afterword -- Author's note -- Silent tears -- Child abuse prevention resources. After the success of his brother Dave Pelzer's bestselling memoir, Richard B. Pelzer touched thousands with his own account of an abusive childhood. In his second book, Richard reveals how the horrific treatment he endured as a boy affected him throughout his teenage years. As an adolescent, he found himself turning to drugs--even contemplating suicide--as he struggled to separate and live an autonomous life, away from his horrifying family situation. His salvation finally came when a surrogate family took him in, offering comfort, hope, and unconditional love--and, ultimately, the transformational power of forgiveness.--From publisher description. Accelerated Reader/Renaissance Learning UG 6.2 d 8. Pelzer, Richard B. Abused teenagers Biography United States. Children of alcoholics Biography United States. Teenagers Case studies Substance use United States. Biography. Case studies.