Hillsborough Voices: The Real Story Told by the People Themselves

by Kevin Sampson, Hillsborough Justice Campaign

On April 15, 1989, the world witnessed one of the worst football disasters in history occur at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield. 96 people were crushed to death and another 766 injured in a tragedy that was later admitted to have been exacerbated by police failures. Hillsborough Voices does justice to the memory of all those who died and for all those left behind. From the tragic events of the day to what unfolded in the hours, days, and eventually years that followed, the book will interweave the voices of those who were there with the families and friends of those who died, and all those who have played key roles in the long search for the truth. The author, Kevin Sampson, has a long history with Hillsborough. Not only was he there as a fan to witness the horror first-hand, he also helped organize the Hillsborough benefit concert at Anfield and has close connections with the justice campaign. He has conducted exhaustive and exclusive interviews both with people who have become familiar public figures and those who will be telling their heart-rending personal stories for the first time—to bring us the full story. The book will be fully endorsed and promoted by the Hillsborough Justice Campaign and will carry the official HJC logo.

352 pages, Paperback

Published February 1, 2017

About the author

Kevin Sampson is the author of seven novels - Awaydays, Powder, Leisure, Outlaws, Clubland, Freshers and most recently, Stars are Stars - and a work of non-fiction, Extra Time. He lives and works in Liverpool.

Reviews

[Adele Shea · Rating 5 out of 5]

How do you review such a heartbreaking book?

I’ve lived with Hillsborough since I was eight. I witnessed every injustice. It’s now 2022 and there’s still no end to it. This book needs to be read by all those people who still blame the fans.

Justice for the 97.

[Heather-Jane Nix · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. Words cannot begin to describe this book. It’s the first time a book has moved me to tears. It was so harrowing and at time’s hard to read. I knew people had suffered due to Hillsborough but to read people’s accounts of what happened and how they were treated. This book was just - wow. It is a powerful tribute and all the campaigner’s should be proud of what they have achieved however at the same time they shouldn’t have had to do all this.

[donna crombie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very moving. I don't know how the people did it. How they got through that day and all these years after. Let's pray that they get the 'justice for 96' xx