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The first-ever in-depth study of Myra Hindley
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'Infamous, I have become disowned, but I am one of your own' - Myra Hindley, from her unpublished autobiography
On 15 November 2002, Myra Hindley died in prison, one of the rare women whose crimes were deemed so indefensible that 'life' really did mean 'life'. She was without a doubt Britain's most notorious murderess, but who was the woman behind the headlines? How could a seemingly normal girl grow up to commit such terrible acts? Her defenders claim she fell under Ian Brady's spell, but is this the truth?
One of Your Own explores these questions and many others, drawing on a wide range of resources, including Hindley's own unseen writings, hundreds of recently released prison files, fresh interviews and extensive new research.
Scrupulously researched and compellingly well written, this book is the challenging, definitive biography of Britain's 'most hated woman'.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Over the years I have read numerous books on the "Moors Murders " this book without doubt is head and shoulders above anything ever written.The attention to detail and research is simply breathtaking.
I felt emotionally drained after reading this book and I admit that on some occassions I had to stop reading as I felt so upset about the sunject matter.
A tour de force.
Buy this book, read this book it has no comparison
I felt emotionally drained after reading this book and I admit that on some occassions I had to stop reading as I felt so upset about the sunject matter.
A tour de force.
Buy this book, read this book it has no comparison
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this book with a degree of apprehension as it covers a very difficult event. I found this book to present a very balanced and clear minded account of the Moors Murders and the Moors Murderess Myra Hindley. I thought that it was well researched and presented the facts as they were and unlike many books of this type did not seek to glorify any aspect of its subject.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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I have just read this book, after reading others on this complex and emotive subject and I must congratulate Carol Ann Lee on a job superbly done.
'One Of Your Own' is a beautifully written, painstakingly researched and at times surprising & moving book. It is a compelling page turner without ever resorting to sensationalism.
The way Lee has told the story of Myra Hindley's early life, relationships, crimes, prison life, her long & determined fight for release and her death, genuinely sheds new light on the woman, her mind and motivation.
This account is well rounded and puts powerful focus not only on the killers but also on the victims, their families, the communities in which Hindley & Brady struck and even the effect on the killers' relatives of their shocking crimes.
'One of Your Own' successfully conjours up the unique culture, atmosphere and values of the time and place, which puts the murders into their proper context.
Lee also shares fascinating new insights and information on the police investigation itself and how initially, Hindley & Brady's status as serial killers was almost missed. One dedicated policeman in particular emerges as someone quite special.
'One of Your Own' is by far the most well written and researched book I have read on the subject of the Moors Murders. Carol Ann Lee deserves great acclaim for this work. She has made a huge, fresh and superior contribution to the catalogue of writings on this most written about of child serial killings.
She has also achieved the near impossible in remaining objective while creating a colourful, multi faceted and utterly fascinating book. I do not know the lady and have not read any of her previous books but am terribly impressed and will now seek out more of her work.
'One Of Your Own' is a beautifully written, painstakingly researched and at times surprising & moving book. It is a compelling page turner without ever resorting to sensationalism.
The way Lee has told the story of Myra Hindley's early life, relationships, crimes, prison life, her long & determined fight for release and her death, genuinely sheds new light on the woman, her mind and motivation.
This account is well rounded and puts powerful focus not only on the killers but also on the victims, their families, the communities in which Hindley & Brady struck and even the effect on the killers' relatives of their shocking crimes.
'One of Your Own' successfully conjours up the unique culture, atmosphere and values of the time and place, which puts the murders into their proper context.
Lee also shares fascinating new insights and information on the police investigation itself and how initially, Hindley & Brady's status as serial killers was almost missed. One dedicated policeman in particular emerges as someone quite special.
'One of Your Own' is by far the most well written and researched book I have read on the subject of the Moors Murders. Carol Ann Lee deserves great acclaim for this work. She has made a huge, fresh and superior contribution to the catalogue of writings on this most written about of child serial killings.
She has also achieved the near impossible in remaining objective while creating a colourful, multi faceted and utterly fascinating book. I do not know the lady and have not read any of her previous books but am terribly impressed and will now seek out more of her work.
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Amazing!!
This is a brilliantly researched book with no bias to either side. I have to say it did nothing to change my thoughts of Myra Hindley but then I doubt anything ever would.
Published 10 days ago by H. Garner
The best researched book on the Moors Murderers by Far
This is an exceptionally well written and researched book. The historical and personal setting of Hindley is well crafted and the advancement of possible reasons and motives for... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Pappa don't preach
Very informative and indepth
This book really gets into the nitty gritty of the evilness that was Myra. I am just divided really as to what really went on in her head. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bits 'n' Pieces
Very interesting
I was a youngster when the Moors murders took place and now, as an adult, became curious about them and so bought this book to enlighten myself. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Es
HANG EM HIGH
1.Carol Anne Lees biography is well written,well researched and a superior true crime book in contrast to the many pulpy,3 for 2 tragedy exploitating "books" that bulge on the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by mister joe
This is the business, a tour de force
Over many years, starting with the first Moors book by Emlyn Williams, there have been numerous attempts to define the crime, the time and the murderers. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bookie
Thoroughly researched
It's hard to recommend a book on such a troubled subject, so I only want to say that I got a lot from reading this book. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Alison McVey
Brilliant.
The book itself is fantastic; brilliant detail and a in depth look into Myra and Ian's upbringing and time together.
I thought this book had everything. Read more
I thought this book had everything. Read more
Published 4 months ago by wtfsophie
excellent
every time I told someone I was reading/ had read this book I found my self slightly embarrassed and questioned my own motives for reading it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by jamesartist
Two of a Kind
This is an even-handed, compelling account of a series of child-murders that, even at nearly half a century's distance, can never and should never be forgotten. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Tod Hackett
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