My James: The Heart-rending Story of James Bulger by His Father

Ralph Bulger · Rosie Dunn

Feb 2013 · Pan Macmillan

About this ebook

This Sunday Times top ten bestseller is a heartfelt account of his son's murder and his fight for justice by Ralph Bulger.

James Bulger was just a few weeks shy of his third birthday when, on 12 February 1993, he wandered away from his mum Denise in a shopping mall in Bootle.

From his deeply personal perspective of his son's tragic murder to his relentless fight for justice, Ralph Bulger's poignant memoir, My James, delves into one family's harrowing journey following an incomprehensible act of violence. This heart-rending narrative, a top ten Sunday Times bestseller, masterfully communicates the profound sorrow of losing a child and the desperate pursuit for justice that followed.

The chilling image of innocent James Bulger's trusting hand held by ten-year-old Jon Venables - a moment captured on security cameras before the horror unfolded - still reverberates across the nation. Ralph Bulger's account takes readers through his painful journey, marked by personal loss, a strained marriage, and an enduring quest for justice against the backdrop of an unimaginable evil.

In My James, Bulger pays tribute to his son - a bright, joyful boy whose untimely death never dimmed his memory. Ralph's account combines grief, resilience, and the undying hope for justice to deliver a touching eulogy to James' short but impactful life.

Ratings and reviews

I've always known of this happening growing up, but reading it as a mother of a boy the same age as James my heart just broke to read of the terrible suffering this poor boy endured at the hands of these evil boys. I hope I never have to endure the misery & grief his poor family have had to live with since that awful day. I held my boy that much tighter & longer while reading this & from now on. Ralph is a brave man to share his story & I hope he can now find some peace from doing so. Much love to u all xxx

R.I.P James , where ever you are. You had every rights to life.Venables and Thompson should be hung, no matter how nervous he was at court I would have had them hung literally. At least now its over the pain has gone, but we won't ever rest knowing that your family suffers the pain of your little soul being long gone xx sweet dreams James x Here here for James and family, 1st Jan 2014

This tragic tale of suffering and horror stil impacts me greatly, even though I have no link to the people involved at all. This book absolutely does justice for James and shows how loved he was before that day, and even so after. I will continue to cry tears over James and his family, but this book really did touch my soul and feel I can smile for James' memory. Xx

About the author

Ralph Bulger still lives in Kirkby and continues to fight for justice for James. My James is the powerful, heartfelt and moving account of his son's murder. Rosie Dunn is a freelance journalist and author.