Moving Forward: Taking the Lead in Your Life

by Dave Pelzer

Overview

Self-help expert Dave Pelzer teaches readers how to let go of the past and use negative experiences to make them stronger when tackling the future.

"Learning from our prior experiences, we can, and should, aspire to fulfill our dreams, making life better not only for ourselves but for others around us," Dave writes in the introduction. "I am of the belief that you do not have to be a mayor of a major metropolis or CEO of a Fortune 500 company in order to take a stand for your convictions; to lead, rally, or educate others for your cause; or to maintain a vision that will pave the way for other generations to come. The everyday, hardworking folks, God bless 'em, have and always will continue to, day in and day out, truly make an impact on their families, communities, jobs, America, and the world as a whole."

Dave Pelzer walks readers through the process of learning how to turn the experience gained from past hurts into the power to live a better life and help others do the same with his trademark wisdom, support, and tough love.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781599951393
Publisher:	Center Street
Publication date:	06/24/2008
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
File size:	243 KB

About the Author

Dave Pelzer is the New York Times bestselling author of six books, including the acclaimed memoir A Child Called "It." He is also a popular speaker in the US and abroad, and host of "The Dave Pelzer Show" on VoiceAmerica. He lives in Rancho Mirage, California. Visit his Web site at www.davepelzer.com.

Hometown:

Rancho Mirage, California

Date of Birth:

1961

Place of Birth:

Daly City, California

Education:

High School equivalency certificate

Website:

http://www.davepelzer.com

Table of Contents

Preface: Your Beliefs xi

1 Learning to Let Go 1

2 Better for You, Less to Carry 17

3 You Gotta Believe 41

4 Use It or Lose It 67

5 True Leaders? 91

6 Stepping Up 109

7 The True Mentor 130

8 Holding the Line 148

9 Living Your Life 167

Epilogue 189

About the Author 193

Editorial Reviews

While many self-help gurus claim to have influenced millions of people's lives, Pelzer actually has. A Child Called "It," his best-selling memoir about surviving a horrifically abusive upbringing, has practically become a textbook in high schools across the country. Here, he also strives to help readers become successful against the odds, touting a commonsense yet compelling message: believe in yourself, let go of the past, take responsibility, and have faith. The mostly three-part chapters elaborate on his philosophy, share anecdotes from his life, and feature a list of questions for readers to ask themselves about the chapter's teachings. Pelzer's writing style is a long way from elegant. Conjuring the military man he was, it is straightforward and commanding, reflecting the years Pelzer has spent analyzing his past in order to clear it away. The strength of this book is his character: his ability to overcome and imbue others with hope. Recommended for all public libraries, especially where Pelzer's previous books were popular.
—Mary E. Jones

Library Journal

"A living example that all of us have the capability to better ourselves no matter what the odds. Dave Pelzer inspires us all."—Jack Canfield, coauthor of "Chicken Soup for the Soul"

"Dave Pelzer is a living testament to resilience, personal responsibility, and the triumph of the human spirit."—John Bradshaw, bestselling author of "Homecoming" and "Family Secrets"

"...straightforward and commanding....The strength of this book is [Pelzer's] ability to overcome and imbue others with hope."—Mary E. Jones, Library Journal

From the Publisher

"A living example that all of us have the capability to better ourselves no matter what the odds. Dave Pelzer inspires us all."

Jack Canfield - coauthor of "Chicken Soup for the Soul"

"Dave Pelzer is a living testament to resilience, personal responsibility, and the triumph of the human spirit."

John Bradshaw - bestselling author of "Homecoming" and "Family Secrets"

A living example that all of us have the capability to better ourselves no matter what the odds. Dave Pelzer inspires us all.
— coauthor of "Chicken Soup for the Soul"

Jack Canfield

Dave Pelzer is a living testament to resilience, personal responsibility, and the triumph of the human spirit.
— bestselling author of "Homecoming" and "Family Secrets"

John Bradshaw

...straightforward and commanding....The strength of this book is [Pelzer's] ability to overcome and imbue others with hope.
— Library Journal

Mary E. Jones