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  • Written by: Gemma Dowler
  • Narrated by: Ruby Thomas
  • Length: 22 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (4 ratings)

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My Sister Milly

Written by: Gemma Dowler
Narrated by: Ruby Thomas
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Publisher's Summary

Penguin presents the audiobook of My Sister Milly by Gemma Dowler, read by Ruby Thomas.

This is Gemma Dowler's powerful account, as seen on The One Show and This Morning....

'My name is Gemma Dowler. On 21 March 2002, a serial killer named Levi Bellfield stole my sister and sent our family to hell....'

Everyone thinks they know the story of Milly Dowler.

Haunting headlines about the missing schoolgirl splashed across front pages. The family's worst fears realised when her body was found months later. The years of waiting for the truth, only to learn that the killer, known to the police, lived just yards from where Milly had vanished. The parents subjected to horrific psychological torture at a trial orchestrated by the murderer. And the shocking revelation of what journalists would do for a story - criminal acts that brought down a national newspaper.

But these bare facts hide the true story.

In My Sister Milly, Gemma Dowler shares the heartbreaking account of Milly's disappearance, the suspicions that fell on the family, the fatal errors made by the police, and the media's obsession that focused relentlessly on every personal, intimate and emotional aspect of the Dowlers' lives. It is the story of two stolen childhoods - Milly's and Gemma's - and about the love that kept the family together as they struggled with terrible darkness and injustice.

However, this book is a story of hope and recovery.

It's taken 15 years of pain for the family to find their voice. The family has worked hard and has received intensive therapy to recover from the trauma of Milly's murder. Their story shows that whatever suffering you endure in life, there is always hope, and there is always love.

Now, for the first time, Gemma tells their story and that of the real Milly. Above all, in this book the family want to bring back to life their incredible daughter and sister. Now, finally, the truth about Milly Dowler can never be denied.

©2017 Gemma Dowler (P)2017 Penguin Audio

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A tragic story written with love

Even though I was so sad about the events in this story (and honestly bewildered about how many terrible things one family could survive, Gemma tells this story which such love and care. Also truth and honesty. I am so glad she had the strength to tell her family’s experience of everyone’s worst nightmare.

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Wow

This was such a powerful listen. I really felt like I knew Milly, I was only 2 years younger than her as well so I could almost put myself in her shoes up until what happened to her. Hearing a first account of her families experience of what it meant to lose her, and what came in the years to follow was truly heart wrenching.. I cried a lot. I cannot fathom what it means to be a victims family left behind to grieve and attempt to go on. What a very strong loving family. Very well written and narrated.

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