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I Let Him Go: The heartbreaking book from the mother of James Bulger - updated for the 30th anniversary, in memory of James

I Let Him Go: The heartbreaking book from the mother of James Bulger - updated for the 30th anniversary, in memory of James

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The Sunday Times bestseller, updated for the 30th anniversary of James's death, tells the heart-wrenching story of Denise Fergus, who lost her two-year-old son in a shopping center 25 years ago. Denise's initial hope turned to devastation when James's body was found, and her strength and love for her son helped to change the law treats victims of crime. This is a mother's tale of finding a way through despair to remember the happiness and wonderful memories that James brought his family.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 19 January 2023
Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd


The Sunday Times bestseller, updated for the 30th anniversary of James's death, features new chapters from Denise. On February 12, 1993, Denise Fergus's life was irrevocably altered. While running errands at New Strand Shopping Centre, she momentarily let go of her two-year-old son's hand to retrieve her purse. Tragically, Denise never saw her son again.

For the first time in 25 years, Denise shares her extraordinary story in this heart-wrenching book, providing an unflinching account of that fateful day. What if she had never taken James shopping? What if she had turned right instead of left? Denise's initial hope after seeing her son on CCTV with other children quickly transformed into devastation when, two days later, James's body was found. His death echoed around the world, and his killers became the youngest ever convicted murderers in UK legal history. In just four minutes, they led James away from his mother, ultimately leading to his tragic end.

Denise embarked on a tortuous legal battle for her son, driven by her unwavering strength and love for him. Her remarkable resilience ultimately helped to shape the way the law treats victims of crime. This is not just a story of a murdered child; it is a mother's journey of finding hope amidst despair, cherishing the happiness and precious memories that James brought to his family.

Weight: 298g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789466829

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