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Brother. Do. You. Love. Me.

By: Manni Coe, Reuben Coe
Narrated by: Manni Coe, Reuben Coe
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About this listen

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.

©2023 Manni Coe and Reuben Coe (P)2024 Canongate Books Best of 2024 Parenting & Families Personal Development Personal Success Thought-Provoking Feel-Good Inspiring Heartfelt

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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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A beautiful journey of brotherly love by Manni and Reuben. It shows time can heal and there is always forgiveness in families when there is love,

My only criticism is that Reuben speaks in a whisper and it is difficult to hear him when the music is playing, Surely this could have been rectified by the audible sound team?

Brotherly love.

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Tender story if a real struggle of true love and self discovery. This story gives a better understanding of the need for help and understanding of those not fitting into neat categories

Compassion

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lovely heartfelt book about. how lucky you all are to have each other as your family

a story of love and striving for equality in care.

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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

Brothers in deep affectionate love

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I read this book in the last days of 2024. I read the physical book and the story was so special, I listened to the audiobook immediately to live in Reuben and Manni’s world a little longer. A beautiful read.

My favourite book of 2024

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A fascinating journey into the ‘bruver’hood of Mani and Ruben - light and shade, joy and suffering, dark and light painted in a feast of word and felt tip pens.

Story of brotherhood

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What a story, heart wrenching, funny, moving, gripping. Such a stark insight into the care system and the impact of COVID. Wonderful to see what love can do. Bravo

Wonderful

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wonderful narration by the author, lovely to hear Reuben's voice too. An enlightening and heartfelt account of how the adult care system, loneliness, depression, covid pandemic and 'up' syndrome affects the relationships between brothers and within a loving family.

I feel like I learned a lot from Reuben who is a beautiful and intelligent soul. I I actually grew emotionally reading this book.

The printed book has Reuben's drawings in them and that was missed here. Still giving it 5 stars, please read this!

This really is a must read

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Stunning book. audio form, with Manni’s and Rube’s own voices really lift the emotion of the story.
As the father of a 17 year old boy with Downs this was a mixture of familiar and learning. Thinking about my son’s own future, through the eyes of his siblings was an eye opener.
The love, humour and humanity between these two is inspiring. I can’t recommend this audio book highly enough.

Everybody and the world emotional

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I feel like I know you guys now! Like you are friends of mine.
What a wonderful book, Manni. You write so well. And I really loved the additions of Reuben’s voice and the beautiful music, in this audio version.
I definitely feel emotional so Reuben’s aim is accomplished!
I absolutely loved all the Lion Witch and Wardrobe, Lion King and LOTR references. There’s something so powerful about Aslan, isn’t there.
I myself am severely disabled, bedbound at age 37 from a stigmatised illness, and yet I still want to applaud you (ie. in the least ableist manner) for being such a wonderful brother to Reuben. You are SUCH a blessing. I’m just in awe of the glory of such love in this world. You have a beautiful heart. As does dear, dear Reuben.

What a depth of love to be privy to

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