Madeleine

Our Daughter's Disappearance and the Continuing Search for Her

By: Kate McCann

Narrated by: Kate McCann (introduction), Lesley Sharp

Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

The decision to publish the book has been very difficult, and taken with heavy hearts... My reason for writing it is simple: to give an account of the truth...

Writing this memoir has entailed recording some very personal, intimate and emotional aspects of our lives. Sharing these with strangers does not come easily to me, but if I hadn't done so I would not have felt the book gave as full a picture as it is possible for me to give.

As with every action we have taken over the last four years, it ultimately boils down to whether what we are doing could help us to find Madeleine. When the answer to that question is yes, or even possibly, our family can cope with anything... nothing is more important to us than finding our little girl.

Gerry McCann says: "It is a sad fact that not a single police force anywhere is proactively looking forMadeleine (as is the case for many other missing children). I am sure this book will re-energize the search for our daughter and the public will get behind the Find Madeleine campaign once again. It is simply unacceptable that the authorities could give up on Madeleine - especially without a single review of the case having been carried out. Our daughter, and whoever took her, are out there. We need your help to find them."

All royalties donated to Madeleine's fund.

©2011 Kate McCann (P)2011 Random House Audio

An insight into what happened

What made the experience of listening to Madeleine the most enjoyable?

Kate McCann telling the true story

What was one of the most memorable moments of Madeleine?

Her outgoing personality and the caring of her siblings.

Did Kate McCann (introduction) and Lesley Sharp do a good job differentiating all the characters? How?

Yes, they did and it was possible to remember who was in their group of friends and to separate from the family members. How this was dealt with and repeated, you felt that you actually knew the people that were caring for Kate and Gerry McCann.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me feel very sad at times especially how the police did not seem to care or take action quickly enough following Madeleine's abduction.

Any additional comments?

This book is well worth reading as you actually find out the truth of actually what happened to very loving and caring parents, which didn't always come out in the media reporting.

A necessary perspective for anyone interested

This is a necessary perspective to hear for anyone interested in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Well narrated considering subject matter.

heart wrenching

I was not ever very fascinated with the McCann story being all the way in the USA other then I have always felt awful for them.
so much time has passed that I myself have grown into a full fledged adult with children of my own one being a 3 year old almost 4 year old girl.
As a mom I struggled too wrap my mind around the horror this mom and dad wake up too every day. I can only say Kate and Gerry must be incredibly strong people.
I feel awful for them and pray that Madeleine is found alive and well soon.
It was informative and fact based. I would highly recommend reading it could probably even change the minds of people who wrongly accuse these parents I believe.

Unwavering Courage

I cannot even begin to fathom the courage and determination it must have taken Kate McCann to relive every excruciating detail of her beautiful daughter’s abduction while on holiday in Portugal. This book is testament of a mother’s love and the lengths she went to and still is, in finding her daughter and bring the monster to justice. As hard as it was to listen to Kate recount and relive every moment of horror and heartbreak in hopes of finding her little sweet girl. Sadly, it’s now 2019, no sign or even a whisper of promise 12 years after the nightmare began. Madeleine would be a teenager by now, virtually unrecognizable to her parents. God willing she will someday find her way back to her mother’s arms, safe at last, once again. Godspeed Madeline. Godspeed Kate❤️

Such an sad story

I been following this story for years and still hoping Madeleine will be found I look for her every place I go specially I look for the birth mark in her eye if I see anyone looking like Madeleine.

Find your way home Madeleine.

crazy story

the Netflix doc hit me like a ton of bricks bc I have kids and that could have happened to me and my wife. so I came across her book and decided to listen. not for everyone that's for sure but since all proceeds goes to helping find Madeline I went with it. glad I did. I recommend this to anyone that had kids and liked the Netflix doc. so sad and I hope the find her like they found jacey. hope these bad guys rot in hell

Tragic story of a family

Would you listen to Madeleine again? Why?

Yes. Kate McCann's tale is compelling as it is tragic, and the narration is wonderful. Like another reviewer stated, it might have been better if Kate had read the book herself (she did read the foreward), but perhaps this was not possible for a number of reasons.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Madeleine?

There are many touching moments with the children, and of course the disappearance of Madeleine was very tragic and distressing to read about.

Any additional comments?

This book is a tragic, well-told chronicle of the events leading up to and after the disappearance of this little girl. In parts it was hard to follow everything that was going on, but this actually fitted well and helped me to empathize with the hell that this family has gone through and will continue to go through until such point as Madeleine is found.

Really well done and nothing but love to this family

I’m so glad Kate decided to write this book. I remember when their search for Madeleine hit the news, and I also remember how difficult it was to know whether or not what was being reported in the news was accurate. It was heart wrenching watching their pain play out in the media, and this book is so well done. All the mis-information and details are addressed, and the real people in this story come to life finally. It is sickening how many people involved, who could have and still could help make a difference, let ulterior, self-promoting motives dictate their behavior. I will recommend this book over and over in hopes that it will help this precious person to be found and returned to her family.

Beautiful

This is worded so beautifully, I do not believe they were involved with her disappearance. I also pray for her family. I pray they find peace and I hope they find answers as to what happened.

Good to get the facts from those actually there

Lots of info in this book you won't get anywhere else. Helps paint a clearer picture of what actually happened.