Too Close to Me

This autobiography dives deep into the difficulties of living a "normal" life as a child abuse survivor. The author, Dave Pelzer, shares his experiences of being beaten, starved, and emotionally abused by his mother as a child, and how he copes with the challenges of marriage, parenthood, and a fulfilling career as an adult. His story is one of resilience and strength, and provides an honest and courageous perspective on the complexities of life after surviving horrific trauma.