Richard B. Pelzer
Richard Bryan Pelzer (June 16, 1965 – September 13, 2019) was an American public speaker, memoirist and author. He was the author of A Brother's Journey and its follow up, A Teenager's Journey.
Richard B. Pelzer | |
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| Born | Richard Bryan Pelzer June 16, 1965 |
| Died | September 13, 2019 (aged 54) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Southern New Hampshire University |
| Occupation(s) | Memoirist, novelist, public speaker |
| Children | 4 |
| Family | Dave Pelzer (brother) |
Biography
Pelzer was the fourth of five sons of Stephen Pelzer and Catherine Roerva. He received his bachelor's degree in child and adolescent development from Southern New Hampshire University in 2015.
He was divorced with four children.
Pelzer published his memoir, A Brother's Journey, an account of the story of his young adult life. Pelzer was also the author of A Teenager's Journey, which recounts his teenage years. His brother, Dave Pelzer, was severely abused by their mother when he was a child.
Controversy
Pelzer and his brother Dave Pelzer, who wrote A Child Called "It" about his own abuse by their mother, have raised questions about each's depictions of their childhoods. Articles in The New York Times Magazine[1] and Slate[2] have expressed skepticism of claims made by Dave Pelzer.
Death
Richard Pelzer died by suicide on September 13, 2019, after a short, difficult battle with his mental health.
Bibliography
Pelzer wrote two memoirs about the abuse he suffered as a child at the hands of his mother.
References
- Jordan, Pat (2002-07-28). "Dysfunction For Dollars". The New York Times Magazine. p. S6-22. Archived from the original on 2009-05-11. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
- Plotz, David (2000-09-29). "Dave Pelzer - The child-abuse entrepreneur". Slate. Archived from the original on 2019-06-17. Retrieved 2007-03-15.
- A Brother's Journey: Surviving a Childhood of Abuse. New York: Warner Books. 2005. ISBN 0-446-53368-8. Retrieved 2019-09-07 – via Internet Archive text collection.
- A Teenager's Journey: Overcoming a Childhood of Abuse. London: Sphere Books. 2006. ISBN 978-0-7515-3769-7. Retrieved 2023-10-04 – via Internet Archive text collection.
Resources
- Contemporary Authors Online, Gale, 2006. Reproduced in Biography Resource Center. Farmington Hills, Mich.: Thomson Gale. 2006.