{"product_id":"return-to-the-river-reflections-on-life-choices-during-a-pandemic-paperback","title":"Return to the River: Reflections on Life Choices During a Pandemic - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDave Pelzer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom #1 international bestselling author, speaker, and humanitarian Dave Pelzer comes the next chapter in his life--how, after spending decades saving others in the military, as a fire captain, and an internationally acclaimed advocate, he needs to confront a way to save himself. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn the surface, Dave Pelzer's life seems like an action movie--he's walked the red carpet with celebrities and stood shoulder to shoulder with soldiers in Iraq; he's flown top-secret missions for the U.S. Air Force, obtaining the rank of chief, and battled wildfires in California as a volunteer fire captain. And now--on the eve of the 50-year anniversary of this rescue from horrific childhood of abuse and into the safety of the foster care system--he reflects on the battles he's fighting in his own heart. From a lifetime spent serving and saving others, can he learn how to serve and save himself? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Banished to his basement at age five, Dave Pelzer had cried a river of tears before most children learned to tie their shoes. His now classic books, \u003ci\u003eA Child Called \"It\u003c\/i\u003e\" and \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Boy\u003c\/i\u003e, chronicled how he was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who nearly killed him multiple times. But despite the odds stacked against him, he rose to become a #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and internationally recognized humanitarian. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e After fighting for years to vanquish his pain and to channel it into service for others, Pelzer sifts through the psychological rubble of a life that has seemingly crumbled around him. What he shares is deeply transformative and unflinchingly honest. In his struggle to simply survive, he never learned how to just \u003ci\u003ebe.\u003c\/i\u003e Reeling from the loss of a love--and a broken spirit--Pelzer must reconcile his life choices and free himself of blame and shame to find peace and renewed purpose. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Amidst the towering redwood trees and the serenity of his childhood utopia of the Russian River, Pelzer reflects on having the courage to move forward in your life, the peace to accept yourself, the vulnerability to strip yourself of facades, and to find the tenacity to carry on when life doesn't turn out the way you planned. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For anyone who has been hurt, victimized, or feels alone, there is hope and there is always a way to rewrite your own story. Pelzer's soulful and inspiring story will remind you to keep your faith, live with gratitude, and find the well of resilience deep within you.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDave Pelzer has experienced a truly adventurous extraordinary life. At age 12, Dave was rescued and placed in a series of foster homes until he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at age 18. As a member of the armed forces, Dave was hand-picked to midair refuel the then highly secretive SR-71 Blackbird and the F-117 Stealth Fighter. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSome of Dave's distinctive accomplishments have been recognized through several prestigious awards, as well as personal commendations from four U.S. Presidents. In 1993, Dave was honored as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans, joining a distinguished group including John F. Kennedy and Walt Disney. In 1994, Dave was the only American to be honored as The Outstanding Young Persons of the World! In 2005, Dave was the recipient of the National Jefferson Award, which is considered the Pulitzer Prize of public service. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnbeknownst to the general public, from 2006 to 2010, while at extreme risk plus using his own time and expense, Dave spent weeks at a time visiting the troops in the Middle East and South West Asia, providing counseling and comedic presentations to embedded troops. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor nearly a decade, when not on the road speaking, performing radio presentations, or offering counseling services, Dave serves his community as a volunteer Fire Captain for two separate districts. He has served in many explosive fires, floods, and other natural disasters. For his efforts, Dave was twice selected as Volunteer Firefighter of the Year. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDave is the author of nine inspirational books. Dave's first book, \u003ci\u003eA Child Called \"It\"\u003c\/i\u003e was on the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Sellers List for a record setting six years. His books were on the same Best Sellers List well over twelve years. Dave was the first author to have four # 1 International Best Sellers and to have four books simultaneously on the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Sellers List. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDave is a living testament of a self-made man who has dedicated his life to helping others . . . to help themselves.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eHe is the host of the podcast, The Dave Pelzer Show, providing humor, advice, and tools to help listeners make positive, productive changes. 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