I've just finished reding Unloved by Peter Roche.
It's a true story about a child who was physically abused by his parents and it really is heartbreaking.

Even though it is a true story there is still a surprising twist at the end that will leave you extremely angry and even more upset at the poor boys plight.
It is a great book though and a real eye opener.
I really can't understand how he survived.
Clicking on the link may well spoil the ending a bit if you do decide to read it.
http://www.gulf-times.com/mritems/st...6380_1_255.pdf
I would reccomend buying it, if only to help him put a few more pennies in his back pocket.
But it IS well written.