The Privilege of Youth: The Inspirational Story of

For Dave Pelzer, standing on the threshold of adulthood in 1970’s America,his adolescence formed a crucial bridge between the shocking abuse of hischildhood and the worrying world of responsibility ahead. In ThePrivilege Of Youth, he tells the story of those years with his uniqueinsight and sensitivity. Whilst recounting the relentless physical andemotional attacks of the high school bullies, he also recalls the joy ofexploring a new neighbourhood and encountering true friendship for the firsttime. Through his adventures with his new ‘brothers’ and theirdiscovery of cars, girls and themselves, Pelzer introduces a fascinating cast ofcharacters who each in different ways, helped shape an extraordinary life andprepared him for fresh trials to come. Brave and compassionate, this new memoirfrom the man who has journeyed far will inspire a whole new generation ofreaders.