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Post by Michael Always on Jan 24, 2005 18:41:28 GMT
When I first read this book it was a very difficult read. There were some parts that provoked uncontrollable tears and some parts that made me smile. But reading the prologue again and reading about a mother having to see her son in a morgue is more than difficult, it's gut wrenching.
As a mother myself of a 20 year old son, I cannot fathom what the pain must be like. When Patricia poignantly writes how beautiful her son looked yet so cold as if he had "fallen asleep in the snow", it tears my heart out.
The pain brought on by his sudden and shocking death is one thing but to have that pain cruelly thrust at you again and again by the circumstances following his death is just incredible. That Tina and Patricia had to endure this over and over again. I'm glad that the truth is here for the world to see and for the dignity and respect Michael Hutchence so deserves.
I thank Tina and Patricia for their courage and for the love they have for Michael.
Those of us who love him will never forget him and will never let anyone else do so either.
Love
Lilli
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Post by caz on Jan 24, 2005 20:35:17 GMT
I have read Tina and Patricia's book a few times now, each time I do I seem to spot something I may have missed beforehand but one thing, especially from this prologue and reading it again last night online is that no one should ever have to go through pain like that, not just loosing somebody but have the press hounding them like that, the cruel rumours they spread to add to an already grieving family.
I say the book must have helped the healing process, if not that to put something down in black and white, can help contain it, to help make sense of the chaos that was in their lives and most importantly to correct the vile lies and rumours that had shrouded Michael.
This book is historically important in many ways, for future generations of the Hutchence family, they have a place to read the truth about Michael....
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Post by Tina Hutchence on Jan 25, 2005 4:38:15 GMT
I appreciate all the comments here - it says that we did what we set out to do - set the story straight. Because the press never had it right, that's for sure.
Although, to be honest, they had been manipulated by many people for their own gain.
It is very much written for the future of our family, for Tiger's generation who were too young to 'get to know' their father, uncle, or cousin personally.
I will have more to say in the future. It is heartbreaking and it was somewhat cathartic to write, but also very difficult and depressing, and funny and .......well all the emotions.
T.
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Post by Cathy on Jan 27, 2005 4:56:43 GMT
Reading the part about Michael worrying about his finances, made me remember something from the last show I saw. (July'97) The venue was in the take off flight path of the airport here. I remember one plane going over head, and Michael saying something like...thats my accountant indicating the plane. I had no idea of C.D. or any of that what was going on. In hindsight, maybe he had his mind on things even during the show. Poor Michael  |
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Post by HUSTLER17 on Jan 28, 2005 2:16:26 GMT
Wow, poor Mike, that's really sad. Even though I'm 17, I can understand that having financial problems can be tough living. I just want Michael's family to know....& fans, that Michael was not alone. There are millions of people out there who have emotional difficulty. That's why we should all show love & careness to people, because emotional people can often feel used, unwanted, ignored & short tempered. Believe me....I KNOW! Please just love!  |
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Post by caz on Feb 2, 2005 20:18:26 GMT
Looking forward to the next installment... ;D
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Post by sharon on Feb 3, 2005 7:16:13 GMT
As a mother of three sons with beautiful dark hair and huge dark brown eyes just like Michael's, I could not keep the tears back. I kept thinking poor Patricia and of course Tina and the rest of the family. God bless you all. My heart was just broken reading this, especially the horrific yet touching part where Patricia kisses Michael's forehead and hands. I was just devastated as a mother. No mother should outlive her child. How horribly helpless you all must have felt.
I am so filled with sorrow right now that I still have to soak in what I have just read.
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Post by stue on Feb 3, 2005 13:43:54 GMT
DOES IT GET ANY BETTER WHEN I READ THIS BOOK I TRY TO TURN AWAY BUT I CAN'T HELP MYSELF I HAVE ANOTHER LOOK DOES IT GET ANY EASIER WHEN I READ ABOUT YOUR PAIN I CAN FEEL MY HEART POUND AGAIN & AGAIN WILL MY TEARS EVER DRY AS I READ OF 524 I CAN'T HANDLE THIS PAIN I PUT THE BOOK BACK IN THE DRAWER IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME & SPEAK TO HIM MYSELF WELL WHAT WOULD I SAY  ? HEY YOUR LOVED MATE DON'T CRUCIFY YOURSELF |
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Post by Natalia on Feb 6, 2005 7:31:16 GMT
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Post by moon on Feb 17, 2005 1:44:17 GMT
I don't know where to sart except my 3 yr old son came up to me while I was reading and said moma be happy don't cry. But how can you not cry rading about this pain I must say this is going to be a hard book to read, I'm glad I have people to discuss it with  |
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Post by Cathy on Feb 17, 2005 3:59:06 GMT
There are many happy and enlightening parts, as well as interesting trivia in between the painful parts! Is a great read, so , Stue and Moon, don't think its entirely sad! Keep reading! |
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Post by Momma Boss on Feb 19, 2005 13:55:06 GMT
It made me not take for granted my family at all. Anything can happen at anytime,so I make sure our relationships are strong. I don't want to know what it's like to lose any of them and, to have any unresolved issues on my mind. It was impossible for any of Michael's family to anticipate what was going to happen,he appeared to have kept a lot hidden from his family or even his close friends. I wish for all concerned he could have opened up.
Lynne
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Post by Girl on Fire (Rosann) on Feb 19, 2005 21:29:31 GMT
When I first read this book, I was not really in touch with Michael's problems with the press. I was really upset to find out about what was going on those last few years of his life. I had terrible nightmares of trying to find him to warn him. I really wish the more positive and supportive people were around for him back then instead of those who buried their heads in the sand. Rosann  |
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Post by Tina Hutchence on Feb 24, 2005 18:59:12 GMT
Me too, Rosann.
Yesterday a friend of Michael's called me from London, and one of the things we discussed of course was the people who did have day to day contact with Michael - He said that Michael's memory will draw a big shadow over them for the rest of their days. It would not be easy to forget that you ignored his anguish.
T.
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Post by Trixiiy on Feb 25, 2005 9:55:32 GMT
I agree with you Lynne. It might be the case that he wasn`t enough open to give insight maybe due to the fact that he did not even realize it himself. I think when you ARE the one who is involved with the problem you maybe blind yourself. And why should I let participate my family or my friends in something I "only" feel would be one of these "I had enoughs of..." "I can`t take this...anymore" we all know well. You mention this towards someone trusted but still appear strong while saying it because even ourselfs we might underestimate the danger from time to time. I don`t really think anyone is to accuse but I do understand all the questions. You know that time will go on and on and bring more and more peace.
Love,
Trixiiy
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when I read "I love you mum" 
for share this...and to allow us to know still more to the MAN...with all the letters...because some pretend to be it,but others like Michael they are MAN in capital letters...
Kisses! 
