A child called "it"
David J. Pelzer
1987
An inspirational story; one child's courage to survive.
A child called "it" vs Not Without My Daughter
Both "A child called "it"" by David J. Pelzer and "Not Without My Daughter" by Betty Mahmoody, William Hoffer are popular choices for readers interested in Biography and Abused children. This comparison helps you decide which to read first — or whether both belong on your list.
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Not Without My Daughter
Betty Mahmoody, William Hoffer
1987
Nichtsahnend fliegt Betty Mahmoody zusammen mit ihrer kleinen Tochter und ihrem persischen Ehemann für einen zweiwöchigen Aufenthalt in den Iran. Bereits nach wenigen Tagen muss sie feststellen, dass ihr Mann sich immer mehr verändert. Er schlägt sie und ihre Tochter und sperrt sie ein. Von einer Rückkehr in die USA ist nicht mehr die Rede. Als es Betty gelingt, Kontakt zur Schweizer Botschaft aufzunehmen, erfährt sie, dass sie das Land nur ohne ihre Tochter verlassen kann. Das aber will sie unter keinen Umständen ?
Published 1987
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