A Brother's Journey
A Brother's Journey
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2006
Book Brief
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
California • 1970s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
A Brother's Journey by Richard B. Pelzer is a memoir detailing an individual's experiences growing up in a household marked by abuse. The book explores the person's struggle for survival, resilience, and eventual healing in a challenging environment, capturing the impact of family dynamics on personal development.
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Review Roundup
A Brother's Journey by Richard B. Pelzer offers a raw, emotional account of surviving abuse. Readers find the narrative powerful and moving, highlighting Pelzer's resilience. However, some critique the book for being repetitive in its themes. Overall, it serves as a compelling continuation of his brother's story and sheds light on overcoming trauma.
Who Should Read A Brother's Journey?
A reader who would enjoy A Brother's Journey by Richard B. Pelzer is interested in memoirs exploring personal resilience against childhood abuse. Fans of works like A Child Called "It" by Dave Pelzer or The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls would appreciate its poignant narrative and emotional depth.
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
California • 1970s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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