I've read all his books. That is such a heartbreaking story, and sadly, not unlike a case they just discovered within the last two weeks here in KC. One child (one of 5 foster children and 2 natural children) in this family was treated much like Dave was in his books, though I don't know that this case was as severe. Probably because they were caught earlier. I just cannot fathom them doing that to their kids and the other parent going along with it. I think everyone should read his first two books.