An authority on child abuse, David Nelson Nelson wrote three books related to this subject. The Shade Tree Choir deals with the specific physical and emotional abuse he suffered as a child. PALS: Part One takes the reader through the teenage years and how five friends helped him to cope. PALS: Part Two shows how he experienced success after abuse. Additionally, David wrote a book of poetry devoted primarily to the subject of love. It is titled, My Treasure. Nelson was a retired physical therapist, office ergonomist and national public speaker. He wore another "hat," as well. He was a Cowboy Poet and storyteller. He was the Cowboy Poet Laureate of Tennessee and performed across America. His book, The Campfire Collection of Cowpoke Poetry is filled with his poems and stories, and Art from the Heart combines his poems and stories along with his artwork.