Dave Pelzer - Return to the River
b'As an individual who represents overcoming adversity, Dave has dedicated his life helping others to help themselves.\\n\\nAs a former Air Force Combat Air Crew Member, Dave\\u2019s job entailed midair refueling of the once highly secretive SR-71 Blackbird and the F-117 Stealth Fighter. While on active duty, Dave was selected as California Volunteer of the Year.\\n\\nDave has received personal commendations from four U. S. Presidents. Dave was honored as one of the Ten Outstanding Young Americans, and later, was the only American to be honored as The Outstanding Young Person of the World. Dave is also the recipient of the National Jefferson Award which is considered the Pulitzer Prize for public service. Other recipients include Sandra Day O\\u2019Connor and Colin Powell.\\n\\nDave is the author of nine inspirational books. His books have been on the Best Sellers lists for well over 13 years combined. A Child Called \\u201cIt\\u201d alone has been on the New York Times bestsellers list for well over 6 years. Dave is the first author to have four #1 International Best Sellers and to have four books simultaneously on the New York Times Best Sellers List.\\n\\nFor nearly the last ten years, Dave has served as a California Fire Captain in two separate districts. During that time, he\\u2019s been deployed to the state\\u2019s most horrendous fires.\\n\\nPlease help me welcome an individual who believes that our only limitation is ourselves . . . Dave Pelzer!\\n\\nhttps://www.davepelzer.com/'