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Hello!

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I’ve been trying to prepare myself for this one. It’s going to be a hard important read. Thanks for the review!

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Thanks, Elizabeth! You're right, it's an intense read, but worth it.

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I will read this. I remember the case very well. As I read this review I realized that I'd only focused on the shocking tragedy, not every step and failure of our system that led to it.

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Thanks, Betsy! The book goes very deep into those failures.

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Apr 9, 2023Liked by Books on GIF

I remember the murders of those children and young adult very well. I want to read this, but I know I need to be in the right frame of mind. The whole system needs an overhaul. I have such mixed feelings, having worked with drug addicted moms and infants intermittently throughout my nursing career.

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Thanks, Kate! Yes, this book requires the right frame of mind. I hope you read it, and I look forward to your perspective.

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Gosh this is chilling. I’ll have to look for the book

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Thanks, Emmanuella. It's very chilling, but an essential book, too.

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Hey! I did end up reading it and I learnt so much from it. It’s a tragic story but one that surely needed to be told.

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I’m glad to hear you found the book informative and necessary, Emmanuella! Thanks so much for following up! 🙏🏼

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Another reviewer I follow said it's the best book they've read in years, and your review has cemented it: ordering my copy now. I know it's going to be tough, but also so so important and good.

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Thanks, Cassie! It's tough, for sure. But worth it.

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