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Dave Pelzer's Memoirs: Book 3

The Privilege of Youth (2004) (edit title/settings)

A Teenager's Story of Longing for Acceptance and Friendship

by Dave J. Pelzer (Author) (edit contributors)

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From A Child Called “It” to The Lost Boy , from A Man Named Dave to Help Yourself , Dave Pelzer’s inspirational books have helped countless others triumph over hardship and misfortune. In The Privilege of Youth , he shares the missing chapter of his life: as a boy on the threshold of... read more

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  • David Pelzer: Main characterof the book and author
  • Paul: One of David's bestfriends on Duinsmoore Way.
  • Dan Brazell: Paul's father who was an inspiration and father figure to David
  • Mike Marsh: A neighbor with exciting stories and a big library which David loves to visit.
  • Stephen: David's son.
  • David Howard: One of David's bestfriends on Duinsmoore way.
  • Mr. Neyland: Little Amy's father who does not like David.
  • Amy Neyland: A little girl who lives on Duinsmoore Way.
  • Mr. Welsh: David's foster father.
  • Sandy Marsh: Mike Marsh's wife.
  • Marsha: David's wife
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Quotes edit see section history

  • “Nor was I concerned about the loud echoing "whoosh" noise that reverberated around me, for /President Dave did things not because they were easy but because he was obtuse./”
    Dave Pelzer

First Sentence edit see section history

April 21, 1999, 2:35 A.M.-It's been a long four days.

Table of Contents edit see section history

1. A Good Man's Departure
2. A Lost Boy
3. Wonderland
4. The Neighborhood Threat
5. Brotherhood
6. moving On
7. Girl World
8. A Boy and His Car
9. Wake-up Call
10. Stepping Out

Epilogue
Acknowledgments

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 3 of 4 in Dave Pelzer's Memoirs. (standard series)

Preceded by The Lost Boy, and followed by A Man Named Dave.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Dave J. Pelzer (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Plume
Country: United States
Publication Date: December 28, 2004
ISBN: 0452286298
Page Count: 244

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Reading Level: Adults

Emotional problems.


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