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Brother. Do. You. Love. Me.
- Narrated by: Manni Coe, Reuben Coe
- Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
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Summary
Reuben, aged 38, was living in a home for adults with learning disabilities and struggling to accept that he had Down's syndrome. Depressed and in a fog of anti-depressants, he hadn't spoken for over a year. Increasingly isolated, cut off from everyone and everything he loved, Reuben sent a text message: 'brother. do. you. love. me.'
When Manni received this desperate message from his youngest brother, he knew everything had to change. Together they began an extraordinary journey of repair, rediscovering the depths of their brotherhood, one gradual step at a time.
Their story of hope and resilience questions how we care for those closest to us and draws a moving portrait of brotherly love.
Critic reviews
'Profoundly moving and hugely uplifting.' (MARK HADDON)
'Deeply touching.' (JO WHILEY)
'What Manni and Reuben have created is not just a memoir, or a stunning story, but a manifesto for how life should be lived. I will never forget this book.' (SOPHIE PAVELLE)
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- Ziggy17
- 07-04-24
Brothers in deep affectionate love
I am so lucky to encircled in real life with the love that Reuben and Manni have for each other. This book brought this Gorilla of an ex rugby player to tears on more than one occasion. Manni's voice flows over you like a warm weighted blanket, full of emotion and love. I am filled with warmth that will become my fuel to make sure that whilst on my watch and beyond Reuben will feel loved and supported to achieve his life dreams - more importantly so Manni can continue to be the most incredible brother and concentrate on his love for Reubs - Whilst I and my team take up the battle for Reubs care and support. Thank you for wrapping me within your families love and care. I have your backs x
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- Mangoreviewer
- 18-04-24
Very empathetic and educational Book
Chose this book after hearing discussed on radio four. Greatly improved my understanding of people living with Down’s and their family around them. Definitely one I will recommend to my Book Club and I've also suggested it to parent of a young adult with Down’s.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-03-24
I miss Reuben and Manni
I really enjoyed this book. It gives a brutally honest depiction of care in the UK and the struggles of families and the inadequacy of, some not all, professionals. I loved the voices of both manni and Reuben’s colloquialism ‘bruva’. The book also shows that depression does not discriminate on Reuben’s down days I really felt for him.
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-03-24
Profoundly affecting
A deeply moving and honest insight that will stay with me for a long, long time.
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- ned ludd
- 27-03-24
Inspirational!!
A must listen for anyone who has the honour of having someone in their lives that might need people to see the world differently to live their best life.
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-04-24
Beautiful book! 🩷🩷🩷
It was such a beautiful, life affirming story! Anyone who has ever lived this life or been in this world can’t help but be moved by it! Made me laugh and cry in equal amounts! 🩷🩷🩷
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