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On March 4, 1983, Charles Rothenberg deliberately set fire to the bed where his six-year-old son, David, lay sleeping. Although David did not die, burns covered 90 percent of his body and left him severely disfigured. Rothenberg admitted his guilt and spent seven years in prison. This book is the troubled life story and in-depth study of Charles Rothenberg through over 140 letters, personal interviews, and his own writings. It is told by Harry J. Gaynor, a recognized authority on child abuse by burning and President of the National Burn Victim Foundation; the Rev. Dr. Jack Wilson, a minister and counselor; and Dr. Andrew Savicky, a psychologist. The authors reach beyond the bizarre facts of this story and enter the mind and emotions of Rothenberg to gain some understanding of what led to this crime. They attempt to employ that understanding to protect children from abuse.
List of contents
Preface
IntroductionHarry Gaynor
Jack Wilson
Andrew Savicky
Charles RothenbergThe Early Years
Transition
Living on the Edge
Analysis IJack Wilson
Andrew Savicky
Charles RothenbergStruggles
Analysis IIJack Wilson
Andrew Savicky
Charles RothenbergTragedy
Analysis IIIJack Wilson
Andrew Savicky: Child Abuse Formula
Harry Gaynor: Summary
AppendixAndrew Savicky
Human Figure Drawings
Complete the Sentence Test
Harry Gaynor
Parental Factors in Child Abuse
Risk Factors in Abused Children
Help Information
Update on Charles Rothenberg
About the author
Harry J. Gaynor, Jack Wilson, Andrew Savicky
