The Lost Boy

The Lost Boy is Dave Pelzer's powerful sequel to A Child Called It, continuing his harrowing true story of survival and resilience. As a teenager, Pelzer navigates foster care, abuse, and the struggle to find safety and belonging while searching for his identity. Raw, unflinching, and deeply moving, this memoir exposes the cracks in the child welfare system whilst offering hope through one boy's determination to overcome his past. Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand trauma, perseverance, and the human spirit's capacity to heal.