The third instalment of a series of autobiographical books of his life, continues the story of Dave Pelzer overcoming being abused as a child. The book starts with the memory of the last day of abuse by his mother on March 4, 1973, and describes being hit in the throat with a broom, pushed down steps and choked, before being rescued on March 5, 1973. The book also recounts the The third instalment of a series of autobiographical books of his life, continues the story of Dave Pelzer overcoming being abused as a child. The book starts with the memory of the last day of abuse by his mother on March 4, 1973, and describes being hit in the throat with a broom, pushed down steps and choked, before being rescued on March 5, 1973. The book also recounts the authors difficulties in sustaining his first marriage, which eventually ended in divorce. Pelzer describes how his mother has not yet changed, understanding that she never will, as well as his fathers battle with and death by cancer. He also describes joining the Air Force, marrying an editor, and finally making peace with his mother before her death.