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Let Me Go: Part 3 of 3: Abused and Afraid, She Has Nothing to Live for
Let Me Go is the powerful new memoir from foster carer and Sunday Times bestselling author Casey Watson.
Harley, 13, has been sectioned under the mental health act after attempting suicide. She was spotted climbing the railings on a footbridge that crossed a busy motorway and pulled to safety by a member of the public. After six weeks in hospital, social services are looking for a short-term placement so she can be kept safe while family therapy takes place. Harley has a family – a widowed mother and an older sister, Milly, who left home with her long-term boyfriend just over a year ago. There is no prospect of Harley going home just yet though, as her mum, who has learning difficulties and addictions issues, feels she cannot cope. So she arrives with Casey and Mike under a twenty-eight day care order.
As Harley tries to hurl herself out of the moving car on the way home, it quickly becomes clear she is in urgent need of help. Three weeks into the placement, after Harley has made various attempts to abscond, it seems like zero progress is being made. Then all of sudden there is an unexpected breakthrough, and light at the end of a long dark tunnel, but only once Harley is finally able to share the truth about the abuse she suffered at the hands of a very dangerous man.
Harley, 13, has been sectioned under the mental health act after attempting suicide. She was spotted climbing the railings on a footbridge that crossed a busy motorway and pulled to safety by a member of the public. After six weeks in hospital, social services are looking for a short-term placement so she can be kept safe while family therapy takes place. Harley has a family – a widowed mother and an older sister, Milly, who left home with her long-term boyfriend just over a year ago. There is no prospect of Harley going home just yet though, as her mum, who has learning difficulties and addictions issues, feels she cannot cope. So she arrives with Casey and Mike under a twenty-eight day care order.
As Harley tries to hurl herself out of the moving car on the way home, it quickly becomes clear she is in urgent need of help. Three weeks into the placement, after Harley has made various attempts to abscond, it seems like zero progress is being made. Then all of sudden there is an unexpected breakthrough, and light at the end of a long dark tunnel, but only once Harley is finally able to share the truth about the abuse she suffered at the hands of a very dangerous man.
77 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 6, 2020
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August 25, 2020
This is my review of Part 3 of 3 (chapters 17 - 22) of Let Me Go by Casey Watson (having previously read and reviewed the first two parts of this book).
The final part of this book is shorter than the first two, but this did not detract from the impact of its content which was just as powerful and inspiring as the others. This section concludes Casey’s involvement with Harley (as it was only a 28 day placement) and provides an update. As I have said before, Casey is a talented author and a superb foster carer. I hope she continues in both roles for a long time.
This is the first time I have read a book in this format, reading a third of a book at a time, and I think the concept is a brilliant one. As I mentioned in my previous reviews, it is a great way to test whether you like a book without committing to purchasing the whole book (but getting more than just the couple of pages given as a free sample), and you can often get it before the whole book is published. I am now a fan of this format.
I really enjoyed the final part of this book, and the book as a whole.
Thanks to NetGalley for a Kindle copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
The final part of this book is shorter than the first two, but this did not detract from the impact of its content which was just as powerful and inspiring as the others. This section concludes Casey’s involvement with Harley (as it was only a 28 day placement) and provides an update. As I have said before, Casey is a talented author and a superb foster carer. I hope she continues in both roles for a long time.
This is the first time I have read a book in this format, reading a third of a book at a time, and I think the concept is a brilliant one. As I mentioned in my previous reviews, it is a great way to test whether you like a book without committing to purchasing the whole book (but getting more than just the couple of pages given as a free sample), and you can often get it before the whole book is published. I am now a fan of this format.
I really enjoyed the final part of this book, and the book as a whole.
Thanks to NetGalley for a Kindle copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 25, 2020
I have read this memory in the 3 parts - this is my third review. I'm so pleased Harley was finally able to talk of her abuse to get her and Millie the help and support they needed to overcome the fear and circumstances they'd been living in.
At the end of the book, Casey tells us a little about 28 day fostering, helping us to understand a little more about fostering. She speaks of the cuts to funding for social services which has a knock on effect for children desperately in need. The Government really needs to look at this and supporting these children and young people who find themselves in difficulties, usually due to no fault of their own.
Casey never ceases to move me with her memoirs. All I can say now is thank goodness for people like her and Mike who help these children and young people with their problems, getting them the extra love and support they so desperately need.
At the end of the book, Casey tells us a little about 28 day fostering, helping us to understand a little more about fostering. She speaks of the cuts to funding for social services which has a knock on effect for children desperately in need. The Government really needs to look at this and supporting these children and young people who find themselves in difficulties, usually due to no fault of their own.
Casey never ceases to move me with her memoirs. All I can say now is thank goodness for people like her and Mike who help these children and young people with their problems, getting them the extra love and support they so desperately need.
June 25, 2022
Let Me Go: Part 3 of 3 by Casey Watson books are always a great read and 10/10 you will need tissues and lots of them These book are so good and always pulls at my heart.
This book is set in 3 parts.......This is the last part and we are following a heartbreaking story of 13 year old Harley who is placed with Casey and Mike for 28 days. Where's my tissues? But, I am so pleased Harley was finally able to talk of her abuse that happened to her. With Millie' help and support they needed to overcome the fear and circumstances they'd been living in. best Wishes to them all x
Big Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for a Kindle copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book is set in 3 parts.......This is the last part and we are following a heartbreaking story of 13 year old Harley who is placed with Casey and Mike for 28 days. Where's my tissues? But, I am so pleased Harley was finally able to talk of her abuse that happened to her. With Millie' help and support they needed to overcome the fear and circumstances they'd been living in. best Wishes to them all x
Big Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for a Kindle copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 24, 2020
Very good and different case for Casey Watson.
I enjoyed this latest book from Casey Watson. I read it in 3 individual parts, this is the final part.
'Let Me Go' tells of troubled teen, Harley, and the various stresses, upsets and traumatic times she puts foster carers Casey and husband Mike through. What a rollercoaster!
The book ends at 90%. The rest of it is adverts for her other books. Beacause I felt this part 3 was a bit shorter than the other 2, and then because of the extra advertisement material at the end, I give this final part 4 stars. The book as a whole I would give 5 stars.
I enjoyed this latest book from Casey Watson. I read it in 3 individual parts, this is the final part.
'Let Me Go' tells of troubled teen, Harley, and the various stresses, upsets and traumatic times she puts foster carers Casey and husband Mike through. What a rollercoaster!
The book ends at 90%. The rest of it is adverts for her other books. Beacause I felt this part 3 was a bit shorter than the other 2, and then because of the extra advertisement material at the end, I give this final part 4 stars. The book as a whole I would give 5 stars.
August 24, 2020
Another heartbreaking read by Casey, hard to believe these are all true stories and what these poor children go though.
I love how you get an update as we always want to know how the child is getting on after moving on from Casey.
Hats off to Casey and Mike and anyone else out there helping these children repair their lives.
I love how you get an update as we always want to know how the child is getting on after moving on from Casey.
Hats off to Casey and Mike and anyone else out there helping these children repair their lives.
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