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One Day in April: A Hillsborough Story
- A Mother’s Journey Through Love, Loss and Her Fight for Justice
- Narrated by: Jenni Hicks, Sue Johnston
- Length: 8 hrs
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On the morning of Saturday 15th April 1989, Jenni Hicks, her husband and their two teenage daughters, Sarah and Vicki, went to watch a football match. That was to be their last day as a family. Sarah and Vicki didn't come home, and Jenni's world was changed forever.
Since that fateful day, Jenni has tirelessly campaigned for justice for her own and others' families. But this is not the story of the Hillsborough tragedy. This is a story of what came before and after that day: of a mother's love, her unimaginable bravery, a flame of hope that never died and a quest for justice that has lasted three decades. It is a journey that has taken her from Allerton Cemetery to the Courts of Appeal, from the depths of despair to meetings with prime ministers and royalty.
With the final court cases coming to a conclusion in spring 2021, Jenni's role as the longest serving committee member of the Hillsborough Family Support Group is coming to an end—and she can finally give herself permission to grieve solely as a mother, rather than as a campaigner.
One Day in April is the first time that Jenni has spoken about her story in full and is a unique and poignant tribute to the lives that Sarah and Vicki lost, and the final word from the extraordinary mother they left behind.
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"By a woman at the very heart of the Hillsborough story, this book is utterly gripping." (Jimmy McGovern, screenwriter for film Hillsborough)
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- sarluv
- 25-04-22
Brilliantly written and fabulously narrated
So brave of Jenni Hicks to share the story of losing her two beautiful girls at Hillsborough. It seemed poignant reading it this week and fitting somehow with the anniversary of the disaster. Brilliantly written and fabulously narrated by SueJohnson a true Scouser through and through.
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- Anita G
- 29-04-22
An excellent and eye-opening book
The book was so interesting, well-written and read. Out of the many books I have read, I would include this in the top 5 of books I will particularly remember always, and will be glad I have listened to. I bought the hardback as well and will keep it always as a reminder.
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- Sarah Wilcock
- 09-05-22
Amazing
A book everyone should read and a truly inspirational, strong lady. God bless you Jenni
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- Sarah K Hodgkins
- 26-04-22
A beautiful tribute
I would recommend this book to anyone, the truth, honesty & emotion is striking. I lovely tribute to all those who died in an unnecessary tragedy that I remember since the day it happened and will never forget
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-10-22
A moving and personal view of a public tragedy.
I have always felt such compassion for the victims of Hillsborough and their families. I remember watching the televison at the age of 15, in complete horror at what was occurring. The clips of that day never diminish in horror. This book was a poignant look at the tragedy from a personal level and Jenni (and Sue) did a fabulous job of bringing it fully to life. I felt sad and angry all over again. The pain that was never able to heal because of the establishment never accepting full responsibility, is a huge injustice of our time. It sounds like Sarah and Vikki would have gone on to achieve so much, and the world is obviously a darker place without them.
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- LouiseH1970
- 06-07-23
Heartbreaking but compelling.
Relived watching it live on the telly, screaming at it for the police/ambulances/stadium staff to help the victims. I could feel my heart physically crumpling in my chest as I listened. I couldn’t even think how Jenni carried on… but then I realised: it was because she HAD to for her girls. I was living in Liverpool for the first 4years after Hillsborough (attending Liverpool University)… and still NEVER buy the Sun (and having taught my children, now well into their 20s) to never buy it either. Remember the 97 and all others affected by this tragedy.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-04-22
An Important Narrative
Being a Liverpool supporter, I know of Jenni Hicks and the struggles of herself and the other Hillsborough victims families in seeking justice for their loved ones over the last 30 plus years.
This book was just about as harrowing as you can imagine, re-living the disaster through Jenni's memories. But the story of her survival through that time, of having to adjust to a new life without her family, and all the while fighting for justice for her daughters was an important one to tell. Not only for her own mental recovery, but also the corruption of not only the South Yorkshire Police but also the Government at the time, and still the Government now is now out there in the public consciousness thanks to people like Jenni Hicks and her resilience and refusal to accept what she knew to be completely false.
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- Julie
- 17-04-24
A must read
If you know everything there is to know about the Hillsborough Disaster, or nothing, this is an important book. Jenni Hicks shares her owns experience of being both an eyewitness and bereaved mother of two beloved daughters who were killed at Hillsborough. She has been pivotal in the fight for truth and justice, alongside many others. Every word is a vital part of history now.
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- Katie
- 02-04-22
Astonishing and wonderful
What can I say about this astonishing and wonderful book except that I didn’t want it to end. The woeful tale of the Hillsborough disaster and the shame of the subsequent cover-up is well known although it absolutely deserves to be retold endlessly. But the beauty of this book is this mother’s love for her two daughters and her survival of the worst possible experience. Jenni has done her daughters proud both in her work and life since that day and in her account here. The love just shines throughout. As a mum myself I was already in tears at the part when Sarah goes to university! You really feel like you get to know the girls and oh how on earth she has managed to come so far living alongside her pain is simply remarkable. Well done Jenni Hicks on this fantastic book which has left me wishing you were my friend.
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- MR.STEPHEN C HINTON
- 24-04-22
Something we hope we should never go through.
A touching recollection and frustration of a mothers fight for justice for her daughters
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