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  • By: Darren Galsworthy
  • Narrated by: Ben Fox
  • Length: 8 hrs and 16 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (117 ratings)

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Becky: The Heartbreaking Story of Becky Watts by Her Father Darren Galsworthy

By: Darren Galsworthy
Narrated by: Ben Fox
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Publisher's Summary

This is the heartbreaking story of the murder of 16-year-old Bristol schoolgirl Becky Watts, a personal and heartfelt account of a crime that shocked the nation in a unique way and tore a family in two.

A vulnerable and shy girl, Becky Watts was brutally murdered and dismembered by her own stepbrother on 19 February 2015. As her father, Darren, discovered the horrific details of what happened to his darling girl, his world fell apart.

Writing about his darkest hours and unbearable pain, Darren uncovers what Becky's relationship with her stepbrother, Nathan, a child he had raised as his own son, was really like. He recalls the devastation of discovering the truth about the depravity with which Becky was torn from him in the safety of her own home. And he recounts the torment of the legal battle to see his stepson sentenced to life behind bars.

But at its heart, Becky is a poignant personal story, a chance for Darren to pay tribute to his darling daughter, to celebrate her life and take back control of how she is remembered.

Darren recalls with enduring love the daughter he fought so hard to get custody of after she was taken into foster care as an infant, the happy child who completed his life, and the innocent schoolgirl who brought joy and happiness to all her knew her. Both heartfelt and haunting, searingly honest and unflinching, this is the ultimate story of a family tragedy.

©2016 Darren Galsworthy (P)2016 HarperCollins Publishers Limited

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Sadly insightful

I've read a few real crime books, this was really well written by Becky's father, he gave real insight to the family and Becky's life. While I was reading this I kept thinking how brave he was to write this and he wasn't one sided at all. It tells a real story about an every day family whose life got turned upside down by someone who turned bad. I hope life can one day become bearable for you all. Thanks for the read

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Gutwrenching

Incredibly heartbreaking book written from the depths of the author. He did glorify the victim a bit, she sounded a bit too perfect, but then she was his own daughter so highly understandable.

The narrator had the perfect voice for the part, you felt like you were listening to the author rather than a reader.

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So sad and insightful

Loved it. Took 2 days to finish it. Darren seems like a lovely man so I felt it was a good listen as he was so likeable.

Covered the story really well finished it without wondering anything.

Very sad story

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Heartbreaking

Just too sad!
But the love of Darren & Angie for each other & their family shin s through. RIP Becky.

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Well done!

Was a great depiction of the families journey through this shocking crime. How you can take someone into your life and really never know them

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Don’t skip this one!

Absolutely heartbreaking story it had me in tears many times! The narration was fine i actually enjoyed it. This book I couldn’t turn off listened to this in one day. I want to know did the bell ever ring ?

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What an amazing Dad!

What a heartbreaking book. I felt every bit of pain that Dad felt. He is such an inspiration and should be so proud of himself for writing such touching words.

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Dreadful narration!

A horrendous crime, narrated badly by the father of the victim.
I feel that Becky’s story should have concentrated much more on HER life, and the other traumas that she went through…..foster care, severe shyness (surely there was more to it than shyness!) anorexia, bullying etc.
I got rather sick of listening to ‘how much’ the parents did for the kids to be honest.
I wonder about Danny, he left and went back to his mother at 16, and very little is said about him.
All in all, a badly written repetitive book.

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Highly recommend

This is a book not to be missed
An extremely sad story told by a down to earth shocked and horrified father.
I just couldn’t stop listening to this
I only listen to true crime stories, memoirs and biographies and this is truly the best I’ve listened to in a very long time
Heart breaking, honest and so relatable the narrated was every bit this poor father
Thank you audible
Highly recommend

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Heartbreaking

Such a unbelievably heartbreaking story. My heart goes out to the family and friends. Sad

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