David reflects on his past. Before he was mistreated, his family lived happily in the 1960s. He and his two brothers were blessed with ideal parents who fulfilled their wishes with love and care. His father, Stephan Joseph, supported the family as a firefighter in a San Francisco station. His mother, Catherine Roerva, was a graceful woman filled with love for her children. Determination was her strongest trait, constantly coming up with ideas and managing family affairs. Suddenly, everything changed. Her behavior shifted drastically, and she began treating David poorly, unlike his brothers. Was David truly a castaway, or did his mother lead him to feel this way? This book reveals the true story, depicting distressing images of David-like individuals in modern society and specifically in America. This story could inspire research across psychological, social, philosophical, and life aspects, tackling issues that need exploration to paint a picture of the plight of many children worldwide, hoping to find solutions to restore their right to a proper childhood. Notably, this story was well-received, making it to bestseller lists in the New York Times and U.S.A Today, and was a worldwide bestseller.

Publishing house: الدار العربية للعلوم/لبنان Number of Pages: 133 Year of publication: 2002