Book Review of A Child Called “It”

The book review essay should include all the following – each roman numeral represents a required heading for the paper:

Title Page – Include name, date, and course information.

Introduction – one-page maximum

a. Summary of the work.

Family Experience – a minimum of four pages in length.

In the book, Dave referred to his mother as both ‘mother’ and

‘mom’. What prompted the change? Support with at least two

specific examples from the work – Specific pages from the textbook are required.

Why do you suppose Dave was the object of his abuse by his

mother? Provide a specific example from the text to support your work. Specific pages from the textbook are required.

Describe the relationship between Dave and his father. Support

with at least two specific examples from the work. Specific pages from the textbook are required.

In what ways did Dave not feel a sense of belonging in his family?

Support with at least two specific examples from the book. Specific pages from the textbook are required.

What do you suppose was Dave’s worst experience of abuse? Provide a specific example from the book. Specific pages from the textbook are required.

Why do you suppose Dave continued to fight?

Contribution to the field of Victimology – one-page minimum

Purpose of the work – How does the book increase awareness about Dave’s experience?

How does this work contribute to the field of Victimology?

Conclusion – Summary of your thoughts – one-page maximum

Reference Page – Pelzer book and any supporting readings included in the book review.

Format: The book review essay must be typed, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12 font, with Word default (1″ left and right 1.25” top and bottom) margins all around. You must include a title page and a reference page.