I am reading this book called A Child Called "It" by Dave Pelzer.  He is the very man, when he was a boy, was abused by his mother.  I have not gotten far into the story yet but through the first two chapters and somewhat into the third chapter.  It takes time to get through such a book about abuse and it is very tough for me to get through without wanting to cry. AARRGG!!! I will be okay, though.  I love reading true stories about people and life even though some true stories are tough to get through, like this one.  Even though I am having a tough time getting through the book, I do have to recommend it to others despite the harshness of the story about Dave Pelzer himself.