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Richard Pelzer on living with an abusive mother (Radio 4 series: Woman's Hour)

This episode of Radio 4's Woman's Hour series looks at living with an abusive mother. In 2001, Dave Pelzer wrote about the horrific abuse he suffered at the hands of his mother during his childhood, and how she encouraged his brothers to treat him as 'the family slave'. One brother in particular stood out. Now, that brother has written his own version of events.

Jenni Murray talks to Richard Pelzer about his role as his mother's main collaborator and how, when Dave was taken away, he fell from favour and found himself on the receiving end of the abuse.

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Published: 
2005
Author: 
Jenni Murray
Richard Pelzer
Publisher: 
British Broadcasting Corporation