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My Name is Gabriel Fernandez
Everyone : "You're writing WHAT?!?"
Jessica : "About children who are murdered by their parents."
Most people : "Oh, I could never read THAT!"
You (perhaps) : "Hmm, I think I'd like to read it."
Jessica : "Thank you - let's raise awareness.”
Written from the child’s point of view, this story is not suitable for those under 18 nor those likely to be disturbed by descriptions of child abuse.
Published on 24 May, the anniversary of his death, this short book tells the story of Gabriel Fernandez , probably the best known victim of child murder by abuse in the US. Like Baby P in the UK, the torture of the 8-year-old shocked the nation, with many of us also watching the Netflix docu-series on the case, The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez, with anger, sadness and frustration, it left some of us with as many questions as And the question I ask in all my "How can we prevent children from being abused to death by their caregivers?"
Jessica : "About children who are murdered by their parents."
Most people : "Oh, I could never read THAT!"
You (perhaps) : "Hmm, I think I'd like to read it."
Jessica : "Thank you - let's raise awareness.”
Written from the child’s point of view, this story is not suitable for those under 18 nor those likely to be disturbed by descriptions of child abuse.
Published on 24 May, the anniversary of his death, this short book tells the story of Gabriel Fernandez , probably the best known victim of child murder by abuse in the US. Like Baby P in the UK, the torture of the 8-year-old shocked the nation, with many of us also watching the Netflix docu-series on the case, The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez, with anger, sadness and frustration, it left some of us with as many questions as And the question I ask in all my "How can we prevent children from being abused to death by their caregivers?"
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Published May 24, 2022
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September 24, 2022
Seems Incomplete
This book started out strong. It tells the story of yet another precious child who was abused and murdered by the hands of his "mother" and her boyfriend. As is the case with any child being abused or neglected, it never should have happened!
The author tells us (by way of information, not excusing her behavior) that Gabriel's birther (she doesn't deserve the honor or respect of being called a mother!) had a rough childhood. That may be true. If anything, one would think a person who went through their own abuse would NEVER want to cause harm to another child -- especially their own. She could have given Gabriel up for adoption permanently. She could have sought intensive psychotherapy. She could have called a child abuse hotline for help. She could have talked to Gabriel's teacher or pediatrician. She could have forbidden any boyfriend from touching her child. She could have signed herself into a hospital. She could have taken parenting classes. She SHOULD have done ANYTHING OTHER than harm her child!
This story is one I've read about before but the author provided details in one area that I never knew about. She gives the reader a look into Gabriel's life as a toddler, and shows us that he was dearly loved and had great care for several years by his uncle and uncle's partner and then later, by grandparents. If only he could have stayed with them. But it wasn't to be.
The disappointing part of the book (aside from the obvious which was the horrific death of sweet Gabriel) is that Gabriel's story ends so abruptly. Perhaps it was purposeful; A literary technique demonstrating how quickly the poor child's life was taken from him by violence. Perhaps it was because the author didn't find much about what exactly happened the day Gabriel was killed and who did what. I just found it a little abrupt compared to the first book I read by this author but I'd still recommend her work and feel it is valuable!
This book started out strong. It tells the story of yet another precious child who was abused and murdered by the hands of his "mother" and her boyfriend. As is the case with any child being abused or neglected, it never should have happened!
The author tells us (by way of information, not excusing her behavior) that Gabriel's birther (she doesn't deserve the honor or respect of being called a mother!) had a rough childhood. That may be true. If anything, one would think a person who went through their own abuse would NEVER want to cause harm to another child -- especially their own. She could have given Gabriel up for adoption permanently. She could have sought intensive psychotherapy. She could have called a child abuse hotline for help. She could have talked to Gabriel's teacher or pediatrician. She could have forbidden any boyfriend from touching her child. She could have signed herself into a hospital. She could have taken parenting classes. She SHOULD have done ANYTHING OTHER than harm her child!
This story is one I've read about before but the author provided details in one area that I never knew about. She gives the reader a look into Gabriel's life as a toddler, and shows us that he was dearly loved and had great care for several years by his uncle and uncle's partner and then later, by grandparents. If only he could have stayed with them. But it wasn't to be.
The disappointing part of the book (aside from the obvious which was the horrific death of sweet Gabriel) is that Gabriel's story ends so abruptly. Perhaps it was purposeful; A literary technique demonstrating how quickly the poor child's life was taken from him by violence. Perhaps it was because the author didn't find much about what exactly happened the day Gabriel was killed and who did what. I just found it a little abrupt compared to the first book I read by this author but I'd still recommend her work and feel it is valuable!
April 15, 2024
Such a heartbreaking read.
Another life lost due to those who.are meant to love and protect them.
More needs to be done to stop this from happening.
Another life lost due to those who.are meant to love and protect them.
More needs to be done to stop this from happening.
May 12, 2025
NO! NO! NO! Is this author serious?! Giving away the FREE story ((like a bonus prize for purchasing the Gabriel Fernandez story)) of Isiah Torres and Brianna Lopez like their lives were meaningless, is SICKENING!
Let me start by explaining. I purchased the book My Name is Gabriel Fernandez on Amazon. This book came with a free ebook called My Name is Isiah Torres. I read the free ebook first because the author gives a disclaimer stating “this book is only 20 minutes of reading” - as if such a tragedy isn’t worth any more time and effort to read about? I finished that book, then proceeded to read the originally purchased book about Gabriel Fernandez.
ZERO STARS!!!!!! – Exploitative, Emotionally Disconnected, and Poorly Executed!!!
My Name Is Isiah Torres is one of the most upsetting and disappointing “books” I’ve ever read—not only because of the horrific tragedy it’s based on, but because of how carelessly and coldly that tragedy is handled. The book is barely 32 pages long, with only about 18 of those pages actually focused on Isiah. That alone makes it clear this is not a true tribute to his life or story—it’s a rushed and surface-level portrayal lacking in compassion and thoughtfulness.
The decision to narrate the abuse from Isiah’s point of view is deeply disturbing. Writing graphic scenes of child abuse and death from the imagined voice of the victim is not only jarring, it’s exploitative. There’s no emotional weight, no depth, no sense that this is being done to honor him or help others—just a detached, performative retelling of cruelty. Isiah was a real child. His story deserves care, dignity, and context—not a dramatized version that reads more like shock fiction than a tribute.
To make matters worse, the second half of the book abruptly shifts focus to another tragic case—that of Brianna Lopez. Including her story as an afterthought, almost like filler content, does a disservice to both children. Brianna’s life and tragic death are important and heartbreaking in their own right, and they deserved their own separate space and full attention—not to be tacked onto the end of another story. Doing so diminishes the individual weight of both tragedies and gives the impression that the author was more concerned with piling on trauma than telling meaningful stories. Was Brianna’s story only worth 7 PAGES?! Makes me sick!!!!
If the intention behind this book was to raise awareness or inspire change, it completely misses the mark. There’s no meaningful reflection, no advocacy, no call to action—just horror for the sake of horror. Isiah and Brianna both deserved more than this. Their lives mattered, and reducing their stories to a few pages of graphic content told without grace or empathy is not only irresponsible, it’s disrespectful.
I read the Gabriel Fernandez book expecting a respectful, thoughtful tribute to his life and the failures that led to his death—but instead, I was horrified to find the same disturbing pattern as in My Name Is Isiah Torres. The author writes from Gabriel’s perspective, forcing readers to witness unimaginable abuse through the fictionalized voice of a murdered child. This approach is not compassionate or insightful—it’s exploitative and deeply unsettling. Gabriel’s life deserves better than to be reduced to a short, graphic narrative with no emotional depth, reflection, or advocacy.
DO NOT PURCHASE THE BOOKS IN THIS SERIES!!!!!
Let me start by explaining. I purchased the book My Name is Gabriel Fernandez on Amazon. This book came with a free ebook called My Name is Isiah Torres. I read the free ebook first because the author gives a disclaimer stating “this book is only 20 minutes of reading” - as if such a tragedy isn’t worth any more time and effort to read about? I finished that book, then proceeded to read the originally purchased book about Gabriel Fernandez.
ZERO STARS!!!!!! – Exploitative, Emotionally Disconnected, and Poorly Executed!!!
My Name Is Isiah Torres is one of the most upsetting and disappointing “books” I’ve ever read—not only because of the horrific tragedy it’s based on, but because of how carelessly and coldly that tragedy is handled. The book is barely 32 pages long, with only about 18 of those pages actually focused on Isiah. That alone makes it clear this is not a true tribute to his life or story—it’s a rushed and surface-level portrayal lacking in compassion and thoughtfulness.
The decision to narrate the abuse from Isiah’s point of view is deeply disturbing. Writing graphic scenes of child abuse and death from the imagined voice of the victim is not only jarring, it’s exploitative. There’s no emotional weight, no depth, no sense that this is being done to honor him or help others—just a detached, performative retelling of cruelty. Isiah was a real child. His story deserves care, dignity, and context—not a dramatized version that reads more like shock fiction than a tribute.
To make matters worse, the second half of the book abruptly shifts focus to another tragic case—that of Brianna Lopez. Including her story as an afterthought, almost like filler content, does a disservice to both children. Brianna’s life and tragic death are important and heartbreaking in their own right, and they deserved their own separate space and full attention—not to be tacked onto the end of another story. Doing so diminishes the individual weight of both tragedies and gives the impression that the author was more concerned with piling on trauma than telling meaningful stories. Was Brianna’s story only worth 7 PAGES?! Makes me sick!!!!
If the intention behind this book was to raise awareness or inspire change, it completely misses the mark. There’s no meaningful reflection, no advocacy, no call to action—just horror for the sake of horror. Isiah and Brianna both deserved more than this. Their lives mattered, and reducing their stories to a few pages of graphic content told without grace or empathy is not only irresponsible, it’s disrespectful.
I read the Gabriel Fernandez book expecting a respectful, thoughtful tribute to his life and the failures that led to his death—but instead, I was horrified to find the same disturbing pattern as in My Name Is Isiah Torres. The author writes from Gabriel’s perspective, forcing readers to witness unimaginable abuse through the fictionalized voice of a murdered child. This approach is not compassionate or insightful—it’s exploitative and deeply unsettling. Gabriel’s life deserves better than to be reduced to a short, graphic narrative with no emotional depth, reflection, or advocacy.
DO NOT PURCHASE THE BOOKS IN THIS SERIES!!!!!
June 1, 2022
A truly horrific and horrifying Story
Thank you very much for the very sad story on Gabriel Fernandez. I have read a few stories on Gabriel and watched the Netflix story. May I first say Jessica Jackson nailed the story of Gabriel telling the story through the third person perfectly. It is a very sad and touching book and a heart-rending story especially when all the help Gabriel should have received let him down.
Gabriel was in such a loving family relationship until his grandfather stepped in with his homophobic ideas which although maybe he had good intentions and obviously loved his grandchildren, he needed educating, and this started Gabriels decent into hell the minute he gave into his daughters wishes.
The second part is perfect as Jessica mentions everyone and the roll, they played from Gabriel’s birth and family members Gabriel stayed with until his death at the hands of a monster.
The tears ran down my face when you read about the social worker and police who let Gabriel down and who never got charged for their inadequacy when dealing and not documenting the bruises etc or following up on the abuse they had been sent to investigate.
Hopefully the people in charge of our children are watching more and listening to the children instead of just taking the word of the parents a lot more and that neighbors and people who see children whom they feel might be mistreated call the correct authorities
A truly horrific and horrifying story which could have been prevented but sadly was not. Jessica Jackson is truly an amazing writer who speaks for the children who cannot speak. I am part of the ARC group for Jessica Jackson, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
Thank you very much for the very sad story on Gabriel Fernandez. I have read a few stories on Gabriel and watched the Netflix story. May I first say Jessica Jackson nailed the story of Gabriel telling the story through the third person perfectly. It is a very sad and touching book and a heart-rending story especially when all the help Gabriel should have received let him down.
Gabriel was in such a loving family relationship until his grandfather stepped in with his homophobic ideas which although maybe he had good intentions and obviously loved his grandchildren, he needed educating, and this started Gabriels decent into hell the minute he gave into his daughters wishes.
The second part is perfect as Jessica mentions everyone and the roll, they played from Gabriel’s birth and family members Gabriel stayed with until his death at the hands of a monster.
The tears ran down my face when you read about the social worker and police who let Gabriel down and who never got charged for their inadequacy when dealing and not documenting the bruises etc or following up on the abuse they had been sent to investigate.
Hopefully the people in charge of our children are watching more and listening to the children instead of just taking the word of the parents a lot more and that neighbors and people who see children whom they feel might be mistreated call the correct authorities
A truly horrific and horrifying story which could have been prevented but sadly was not. Jessica Jackson is truly an amazing writer who speaks for the children who cannot speak. I am part of the ARC group for Jessica Jackson, and I am leaving this review voluntarily
December 7, 2022
When will it finally end?
Told in the voice of the child really makes you consider why this child was allowed to be removed from 2 loving homes, only to be murdered by his own biological mother & her selfish boyfriend. Gabriel was let down by all the authorities involved in his case other than the ones reporting the abuse over and over and over again. He was not given the time or the attention he deserved, which could have saved him. His older siblings were probably not abused to anywhere near the level he was because being older they would probably have been believed more than Gabriel. I don't put any blame on them because I feel they were probably scared for their own lives.
Jessica Jackson does an excellent job of narrating Gabriel's life story and explaining how he was let down by the very people who could have saved him. She also does an excellent job of explaining the frustration all of those who reported the abuse must have felt when Gabriel died needlessly. More must be done to bring a higher level of awareness to this problem and in following up the reports of abuse. Removing a child from a possibly abusive home to have time to investigate the situation more thoroughly and possibly save lives seems a small price to pay compared to death.
Told in the voice of the child really makes you consider why this child was allowed to be removed from 2 loving homes, only to be murdered by his own biological mother & her selfish boyfriend. Gabriel was let down by all the authorities involved in his case other than the ones reporting the abuse over and over and over again. He was not given the time or the attention he deserved, which could have saved him. His older siblings were probably not abused to anywhere near the level he was because being older they would probably have been believed more than Gabriel. I don't put any blame on them because I feel they were probably scared for their own lives.
Jessica Jackson does an excellent job of narrating Gabriel's life story and explaining how he was let down by the very people who could have saved him. She also does an excellent job of explaining the frustration all of those who reported the abuse must have felt when Gabriel died needlessly. More must be done to bring a higher level of awareness to this problem and in following up the reports of abuse. Removing a child from a possibly abusive home to have time to investigate the situation more thoroughly and possibly save lives seems a small price to pay compared to death.
June 16, 2022
This was a very difficult read, because everything written in this book, really happened. The first half of the book is written from the child's point of view. It shows how, for the first 7 years of his life, Gabriel was a very well adjusted child, confident in the love of his caretakers: his uncles and then his grandparents. The journey from Gabriel being loved and nurtured, to the last 8 months of his life, where he has had to live with his mother and her boyfriend, is a rapid descent to hell. The second part of the book deals with the factual elements of his case. Details of his injuries are heartbreaking to read. The neglect to take the child seriously and take things further, by the professionals involved in his case, are deplorable. Towards the end of the book, the author gives some tips on how to recognize child abuse, how to report it, and which numbers to call. Although a short book, this book is complete and very well rounded. I think it provides more awareness of child abuse and what to do about it. A good read.
June 6, 2022
awareness
I have read Gabriel’s story and wish to congratulate you on another great book. It is heartbreaking that this child was so loved before being sent back to his mother and to a life of hell and suffering that no child should have to go through. As a mother and grandmother I find it in uncomprehending that anyone can hurt a child. They are so pure and innocent and should remain that way. I realise there is evil in the world but why bring children into there evil world. These so called mothers should be jailed for life and not a matter of months where they can go on and have more children with no thought to their child that is dead because of them. We need to fight for these children who lives were terror and pain before they finally gave up and were finally free of pain.
Thanks to Jessica Jackson we can raise awareness even if it only saves one child from harm that would be amazing.
I have read Gabriel’s story and wish to congratulate you on another great book. It is heartbreaking that this child was so loved before being sent back to his mother and to a life of hell and suffering that no child should have to go through. As a mother and grandmother I find it in uncomprehending that anyone can hurt a child. They are so pure and innocent and should remain that way. I realise there is evil in the world but why bring children into there evil world. These so called mothers should be jailed for life and not a matter of months where they can go on and have more children with no thought to their child that is dead because of them. We need to fight for these children who lives were terror and pain before they finally gave up and were finally free of pain.
Thanks to Jessica Jackson we can raise awareness even if it only saves one child from harm that would be amazing.
May 30, 2022
How can this happen?
Jessica Jackson has become the voice of so many children who have been the victims of unspeakable neglect and abuse. She reminds us that these children must not be forgotten when the headlines fade. This book is hard to read but it must be read. Gabriel must be remembered so his tragedy will not be perpetrated on another innocent. One wonders how such a tragic outcome is possible with so many people involved in Gabriel’s life but the outcome is irrefutable: Gabriel is gone and “the system” failed on an epic scale. Let us all remember Gabriel. ❤️
I was provided with an advance copy of this book, for which I thank the author, but I am sharing my honest and unbiased review on a completely voluntary basis.
Jessica Jackson has become the voice of so many children who have been the victims of unspeakable neglect and abuse. She reminds us that these children must not be forgotten when the headlines fade. This book is hard to read but it must be read. Gabriel must be remembered so his tragedy will not be perpetrated on another innocent. One wonders how such a tragic outcome is possible with so many people involved in Gabriel’s life but the outcome is irrefutable: Gabriel is gone and “the system” failed on an epic scale. Let us all remember Gabriel. ❤️
I was provided with an advance copy of this book, for which I thank the author, but I am sharing my honest and unbiased review on a completely voluntary basis.
June 2, 2022
I love that Jessica Jackson writes these books. The world needs to know about these horrific events. While I find the writing compelling, my anger rises the further I get into each book and this one triggered my ire as much or more than anything I've read before. In my opinion, Hades doesn't have a corner hot enough for the people who perpetrate these horrors. In Gabriel's case it wasn't only his parents who failed him but also Social Services and law enforcement. The fact that people in authority failed to act is not only criminal, it is inhumane.
If this book, or any of Ms. Jackson's works, save the life of one child, her efforts will not be in vain. Everyone needs to read this story. It will break your heart but it will hopefully make you more observant.
If this book, or any of Ms. Jackson's works, save the life of one child, her efforts will not be in vain. Everyone needs to read this story. It will break your heart but it will hopefully make you more observant.
May 26, 2022
Sad very sad,but a good read how can these people do this,I think it’s frustration,don’t like there lifestyles,angry so they take it out,on a child I would love to have seen this 20 stone imbecile,do this to another man,or has fat wife,doing this to another woman,it’s so sad these kids look to us,for love inspiration,a nice happy life,which you can have,you don’t need to be a millionaire,to enjoy life and love your family,in fact money doesn’t buy love or happiness,so if you are angry with your life,argue with another person,you height and weight and see what it’s like,to get a doing (slang) for beat upThen see how YOU feel.
June 1, 2022
Well done Jessica you have given a voice to Gabriel Fernandez. The topics covered are difficult but Jessica writes them with compassion and does not sensationalise or give the perpetrators celebrity status. I love the way she tries to give the childrens perspective in most the cases she has written about. In this particular book I love that she has not just wrote down or regurgitated all the news or the Netflix documentary that was already out there. It was good to know that Gabriel’s life wasn’t always miserable and full of pain and abuse and that he did experience some love in his life it’s just incredibly sad how bad and drastically his life changed.
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January 1, 2023This is a heartbreaking story of Gabriel's life and violent death by people who were supposed to love him. Child abuse needs to be brought out into the open so something can be done about it. Ms. Jackson does an excellent job in telling Gabriel's story from his viewpoint and as horrible as his death was, we learn that he was loved by his uncle and grandparents. I cried the whole time I was reading this, for all the abused children and the people who love them and want to give them a better life. This is a well written story, and I would recommend all of this author's books. She writes from the heart. I received a free copy of this book, and this is my honest review.
May 24, 2023
The story about Gabriel Fernandez is beautifully told in the first part. It is told from Gabriel's point of view. The story is horrible but reading from a child's point of view makes it difficult.
Jessica posted a good story. The story has an abrupt end, but perhaps that is the intention because little or nothing is known about the last hours or minutes of Gabriel's life. It gripped me. The second part of the book describes the story with facts and the lives of Gabriel, the woman who gave birth to him (because I have no other description) and her boyfriend.
I think it's a good story and give Jessica (hopefully) a nice review
Jessica posted a good story. The story has an abrupt end, but perhaps that is the intention because little or nothing is known about the last hours or minutes of Gabriel's life. It gripped me. The second part of the book describes the story with facts and the lives of Gabriel, the woman who gave birth to him (because I have no other description) and her boyfriend.
I think it's a good story and give Jessica (hopefully) a nice review
September 9, 2022
Story written by a author about a little boy named Gabriel. He was abused and beaten by his mother and her boyfriend. Gabriel had a sister and a brother but they did not abuse them. Gabriel they would hit him and make him crawl in a cabinet and stay there for days. He loved his Grandpa and his boyfriend and he stayed with them for a bit . They loved him and treated him well. Till one day his Mom wanted him back - and she took him again. This is a really sad story and in todays world we hear lots of stories like this one. It breaks my heart.
November 17, 2024
Heartbreaking
This is truely heartbreaking this little boy was in a loving environment then removed because of false allegations where he went too his grandparents but again a loving stable environment only too be again removed to spend the last of his life tortured and abused in some of the most harrowing ways the times this poor boy could have been rescued over and over again makes me feel physically sick how we're there so many missed opportunities rip beautiful boy may u be resting in eternal peace now with those family members u spent many happy years with x
This is truely heartbreaking this little boy was in a loving environment then removed because of false allegations where he went too his grandparents but again a loving stable environment only too be again removed to spend the last of his life tortured and abused in some of the most harrowing ways the times this poor boy could have been rescued over and over again makes me feel physically sick how we're there so many missed opportunities rip beautiful boy may u be resting in eternal peace now with those family members u spent many happy years with x
January 1, 2023
This poor child
He had a wonderful life until nearly everyone around him was removed from his life and his psycho bitch mom and her half witted psycho boyfriend killed him. Sadly, those two wastes of space will get old and fat in prison, instead of being executed publicly. One can only hope that someone in there with them can do what the state won't, before too much time passes.
He had a wonderful life until nearly everyone around him was removed from his life and his psycho bitch mom and her half witted psycho boyfriend killed him. Sadly, those two wastes of space will get old and fat in prison, instead of being executed publicly. One can only hope that someone in there with them can do what the state won't, before too much time passes.
February 16, 2025
horrible necessity for abuse
This was a hard read. Making you love this little boy but absolutely hating the abuse he endured. That he held so much hope that his momma would learn to love him. That those who did love him and tried to help were blown off and that our systems from police to DCS failed him. This is a harsh read but I believe anyone who advocates for kids should have to read this. My heart was broken by this story.
This was a hard read. Making you love this little boy but absolutely hating the abuse he endured. That he held so much hope that his momma would learn to love him. That those who did love him and tried to help were blown off and that our systems from police to DCS failed him. This is a harsh read but I believe anyone who advocates for kids should have to read this. My heart was broken by this story.
June 15, 2022
This was a compelling read, that I found I did not want to put down! Very interesting plot. Vivid descriptions. I felt every emotion. Kept me intrigued from the first page to the last. Simply a GREAT read that really tugs on your heart strings!
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
June 20, 2022
A wonderful tribute to Gabriel
Jessica Jackson did an amazing job paying tribute to Gabriel through her writing of this book. It is impossible for the majority of human beings not to be affected by Gabriel's story, but this book put you IN his mind. It is beautifully written and I am sure Gabriel would be proud.
Jessica Jackson did an amazing job paying tribute to Gabriel through her writing of this book. It is impossible for the majority of human beings not to be affected by Gabriel's story, but this book put you IN his mind. It is beautifully written and I am sure Gabriel would be proud.
August 25, 2022
I give this a 5 star rating because of the work that Jessica puts into her writing. The hardest part is actually reading the story. The events that Gabriel had to endure were horrible. Jessica doesn’t shy away from what really took place but does stop short of making you cry your self to sleep. I hope that Jessica’s voice is heard and that things like this can be not so common.
October 15, 2022
Report, report, report
I have just read this disturbing article about Gabriel I am emotionally drained by the sheer, disregard of actual injuries suffered by this child. I am also acutely aware of the problem of hierarchy covering their own asses. Keep the eye of the people on these abusers and murderers, thank you Jessica.
I have just read this disturbing article about Gabriel I am emotionally drained by the sheer, disregard of actual injuries suffered by this child. I am also acutely aware of the problem of hierarchy covering their own asses. Keep the eye of the people on these abusers and murderers, thank you Jessica.
November 4, 2023
short but very shocking
I follow a lot of these books but had missed this one. What an appalling and avoidable crime. That poor child, along with far too many others, did not deserve any of it. His only ‘crime’ would appear to just being alive. Both murderers deserve every bit of their sentences. That poor child, RIP little man.
I follow a lot of these books but had missed this one. What an appalling and avoidable crime. That poor child, along with far too many others, did not deserve any of it. His only ‘crime’ would appear to just being alive. Both murderers deserve every bit of their sentences. That poor child, RIP little man.
May 30, 2022
Another upsetting story skilfully handled. It is imperative that these stories are not forgotten so we have a chance of stopping them happening again. As a one-off story, this serves as a great introduction to Jessica's work.
March 30, 2023
Sad read
This was a very sad read, but it opened your eyes to what is happening to these children. They are the innocent, and yet they seem to have no rights. The system is not that much better now. Hopefully, in the future, we will find a way to protect innocent children.
This was a very sad read, but it opened your eyes to what is happening to these children. They are the innocent, and yet they seem to have no rights. The system is not that much better now. Hopefully, in the future, we will find a way to protect innocent children.
May 22, 2023
So sad
This book is a tear jearker. I am so heartbroken for this baby. I am heart broken for all abused children. As a mother of 2 myself I could never imagine these terrible acts of abuse against a child. You will be remembered by me for sure gabriel. Rest in heaven sweet angel.
This book is a tear jearker. I am so heartbroken for this baby. I am heart broken for all abused children. As a mother of 2 myself I could never imagine these terrible acts of abuse against a child. You will be remembered by me for sure gabriel. Rest in heaven sweet angel.
January 14, 2024
We need to do better. We need a stronger children’s service with stronger sentences to match the crime.
The thing we have never learnt is why? Do they keep the children for the financial gain? We all have a responsibility to protect each child we see.
The thing we have never learnt is why? Do they keep the children for the financial gain? We all have a responsibility to protect each child we see.
May 1, 2024
Eye-opening
I like the way this book is written. First as Gabriel followed by Jessica. It breaks your heart when there were so many people who could have saved him.
Gabriel and so many children could be alive today, if only people listened.
I like the way this book is written. First as Gabriel followed by Jessica. It breaks your heart when there were so many people who could have saved him.
Gabriel and so many children could be alive today, if only people listened.
January 16, 2023
Heartbreaking
Jackson brings to light the monstrous story of child abuse for Gabriel who had no hope of help before his time ran out
Jackson brings to light the monstrous story of child abuse for Gabriel who had no hope of help before his time ran out
January 27, 2023
Another fantastic read by Jessica Jason . Recommend this author .
March 29, 2023
The book was very heartfelt made me cry while reading it had to put it down a couple of times. Brings to light how kids are being abused. Gabriel had his whole life ahead of him.
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