- Hardcover: 304 pages
- Publisher: Psychology News Press Ltd; First edition (11 Mar 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0907633021
- ISBN-13: 978-0907633020
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.6 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 340,301 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Community Care 28 April 2005 review by Glynis Bliss of Victim Support
essential reading to understand what happens to families bereaved by homicide...am extremly powerful and gripping account
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55 of 56 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I normally avoid books like this, as a parent I thought it would be difficult to read. Kevin Wells is an excellent writer. The book is moving, sad, informative and above all enjoyable. Which seems an odd thing to be when it's about a paedophile and the murder of 2 young girls. Thrust into the limelight unwantedly, Kevin has certainly opened my eyes into the workings of the police. The fact they were not given information that appeared on the tv first or in the papers I find unforgiveable. The fact Huntley and Carr were treated better than the family at times is incredulous. The loss of their beautiful daughter has changed their lives forever, and the way she was taken the cruellest. However, there are uplifting moments here in the fact that her presence is still felt in their home. They must not let that man rob them of their memories of Holly and we now share some of those memories through this book. The Chapmans prefer to keep a very low profile as that is their way of coping. Kevin Wells has chosen to share his diary of events with the world. We are enriched by the experience and he has every right to be proud of his work. The fact that he had difficulty getting it produced because "they may not get a fair trial" even more ludicrous. As he says, the law is most definitely an ass.
May you forever rest in peace Holly and Jessica.
And may some peace come to the Wells and Chapman families.
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is the most emotionally powerful I have ever read. Written by the father of Holly Wells as a tribute to his daughter, the book tells the inside story of Soham and the devastating effect on all involved. Kevin Wells is a suprisingly good writer and tells the Wells story most eloquently. For the first time you get a real sense of what Holly was like as a person - bubbly, caring, kind, full of life - and the enormous amount of love her family and friends had for her. Kevin describes his daughter very powerfully, and by the end you almost feel like you know her too.
Of course, this makes what happened to Holly and Jessica all the more tragic, and Kevin's story is absolutely heartbreaking. Never before I think has there been such a well written nsight into what it is like to have a daugter abducted and murdered. The agony of waiting for Holly to be found and the trauma when she is comes over very powerfully in this book, and you cannot read it without crying.
The book is also enriching though. It certainly made me realise how important it is to live life for the here and now, and to appreciate those around you. It also taught me much about the way the justice system works, particularly its bias towards the criminal and not the victims. Some of the stories Kevin tells about this are quite shocking, and his frustration in trying to gain justice for Holly are very clear.
This book is so powerful and moving, and gives you enormous admiration for those who suffered from this appalling crime. Howver, I am sure it would help those who are suffering bereavment of any sort, as Kevin is able to describe in the end how the Wells family are slowly rebuilding their lives without Holly and regaining their strength. Through this book they are an inspiration to many, and Kevin has created a wonderful memorial to his daughter. I urge you to read this.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The story of the Soham tragedy really hit close to home for me because although I don't have children of my own, my uncle who is a Military Policeman was involved in the search for Holly & Jessica, and at the same time he had a daughter the same age as Holly. And on the day that those two poor girls bodies were discovered, my sister bought her new baby home. It was a heartwrenching time for everyone, and after following the story so closely in the papers and on the news I felt I must read this book.
Kevin Wells is a man with admirable guts and determination - not only to achieve justice for his beautiful daughter Holly but to re-live the unimaginable torture of that time and tell his story to the world. Kevin's book is honest and frank and really tugs at the heartstrings. It details the entire investigation from the day the girls vanished right up until after the trial. He meticulously details the search procedure,the huge police operation and the frustrations of battles with the media, the 'so-called' justice system and the police buerocracy. By the end of this book you cannot help but feel for this brave, brave man and his family. Kevin remains frank and honest throughout the book and I often had to stop reading because the tears became too much! Anyone who wants to know the full true story of Soham should buy this book. Its straight from the fathers mouth and tells the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Writing this book is the single last thing that Kevin will ever get to do for his daughter; Huntley cruelly denied him the dream of seeing his only daughter graduate, get married, or have children of her own. By writing this book Kevin is doing his darling Holly one final justice - to make sure the world never forgets the beautiful woman his daughter would no doubt have become. In short 'Goodbye, Dearest Holly' is a poingant, loving final act of fatherhood.
Kevin Wells is a man with admirable guts and determination - not only to achieve justice for his beautiful daughter Holly but to re-live the unimaginable torture of that time and tell his story to the world. Kevin's book is honest and frank and really tugs at the heartstrings. It details the entire investigation from the day the girls vanished right up until after the trial. He meticulously details the search procedure,the huge police operation and the frustrations of battles with the media, the 'so-called' justice system and the police buerocracy. By the end of this book you cannot help but feel for this brave, brave man and his family. Kevin remains frank and honest throughout the book and I often had to stop reading because the tears became too much! Anyone who wants to know the full true story of Soham should buy this book. Its straight from the fathers mouth and tells the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Writing this book is the single last thing that Kevin will ever get to do for his daughter; Huntley cruelly denied him the dream of seeing his only daughter graduate, get married, or have children of her own. By writing this book Kevin is doing his darling Holly one final justice - to make sure the world never forgets the beautiful woman his daughter would no doubt have become. In short 'Goodbye, Dearest Holly' is a poingant, loving final act of fatherhood.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Soham tragedy
This is a must read for any FLO. I was truly captivated by his account of the most tragic & testing time in any parents life... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ms. Frances Wiltshire
Heartbreaking, insightful, exciting
Anyone else read this and become really ANGRY at our ridiculous legal system which protects criminals and villianises victims? Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ms. A. M. Christian
Sad but true, Tragic and Insightful
Kevin Well's tribute to his daughter Holly, who was kidnapped and murdered along with her friend Jessica Chapman in Soham, is extremely moving. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Ms. R. Porter
What a heartwrenching book!
I would recommend this book to anyone! It is such a heartbreaking and true account of what happen to two beautiful young girls. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Maddi
A parents absolute Nightmare...................................
Kevin Wells is a Natural Writer .The book is a 'Must Read' and i couldnt put it down once I started to read it. Read more
Published 15 months ago by curious
Something I wouldn't normally read...
My mother-in-law let me borrow this and said it was a really good read. I was abit dubious at first and expected it to be really depressing and sad. Read more
Published 16 months ago by KMS
Sad moving story.
The tale of all that is inhuman in some despicable people. the harrowing experiences of a loving family coming to grips with the murder of a child, the media circus and the... Read more
Published on 22 Mar 2010 by Mr. Steven Jay
Have l been given the wrong book?
Having read the other reviews, l thought that this would be a thought-provoking and emotional narrative, from the heart and would have me in tears. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2010 by jackie sharp
HEARTBREAKING!!!!
this book is a great read for all. its shows how a family can get through the nightmare of abdution and murder. Read more
Published on 26 Nov 2009 by Ms. Tamara K. Hill
Written from the heart.
A powerful and riveting read. Written from the heart from the very moment it was realised the girls were late coming home. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2009 by Avril Dalton
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