A child called "it"
David J. Pelzer
1987
A child called "it" vs Toxic Parents
Both "Toxic Parents" by Susan Forward and "A child called "it"" by David J. Pelzer are popular choices for readers interested in Familias problemáticas and Child abuse. This comparison helps you decide which to read first — or whether both belong on your list.
Shared Themes
Child abuseDysfunctional families
Toxic Parents
Susan Forward
1988
Are you the child of toxic parents? When you were a child... • Did your parents tell you you were bad or worthless? • Did your parents use physical pain to discipline you? • Did you have to take care of your parents because of their problems? • Were you often frightened of your parents? • Did your parents do anything to you that had to be kept secret? Now that you’re an adult... • Do your parents still treat you as if you were a child? • Do you have intense emotional or physical reactions after spending time with your parents? • Do your parents control you with threats or guilt? Do they manipulate you with money? • Do you feel that no matter what you do, it’s never good enough for your parents? In this remarkable self-help guide, Dr. Susan Forward draws on case histories and the real-life voices of adult children of toxic parents to help you free yourself from the frustrating patterns of your relationship with your parents — and discover a new world of self-confidence, inner strength, and emotional independence.
Published 1988
Books like Toxic ParentsFrequently Asked Questions
Which is easier to read: Toxic Parents or A child called "it"?
Reading difficulty depends on your familiarity with the genre. Check each book's page count and subject matter above, and start with whichever aligns better with books you've enjoyed before.
Can I read Toxic Parents and A child called "it" in any order?
Yes — these are standalone works. You don't need to read one before the other unless they're part of the same series.
Which book is better for beginners?
If you're new to this genre, look at the shorter book with broader appeal and start there. You can always come back for the other.
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