Katie Price: Harvey and Me

I have just finished reading Harvey and me and I have mixed feelings.There is no doubt in my mind that Harvey is a very special child with very complex needs. There is also no doubt that Katie has fought very hard to get him the help and support he needs, whether that be via medical professionals or schools or colleges, and no one can criticise her for that. The vile abuse Harvey receives on social media makes me sick, it’s vile and disgusting and I support Katie 100% fighting for Harvey’s Law. The impact that will have on Harvey and everyone who has even been targeted by keyboard warriors would be significant, and far reaching.My mixed feelings are about Katie…….There were parts of the book that she used to continually take swipes at Dwight, Pete and to a less extent Kieran.She switches between saying she wished Dwight was in Harvey’s life and that the door will always be open to saying she doesn’t want him in their lives and that Harvey “doesn’t have a Dad”It seems like Katie and Dwight both blame each other for Dwight not being part of Harvey’s life asDwight said in his biography (that was published in 2009) that Katie made life difficult for him to see Harvey but that he “loved him from the moment he set eyes on him”Who knows who to believe? They can’t both be telling the truth.Katie goes on to take another swipe at Dwight by saying she heard “he almost faced bankruptcy” and that “it’s really sad if that’s the case because he had so much money” - In my opinion that is irrelevant to the “Harvey and Me” story and also hypocritical as she is bankrupt.In the “Father Figures” chapter she states Pete and Kieran “didn’t have any meaningful contact with Harvey once our marriage ended”The contradictions then start rolling in because she said “Pete bonded with Harvey instantly” and“Pete was great with him, but I just felt like he was mine and I wanted to do everything for him”“I felt guilty if I ever left him with Pete” but that once their relationship became serious he did look after Harvey (by himself) and they had an amazing relationship.Then she states “I can’t really blame Pete or Kieran for being absent, because even Dwight doesn’t play a part in his life”I know that the relationships are complicated but I had metaphorical whiplash reading the book because it’s clear Katie doesn’t know what she wants or thinks.Towards the end of the book Katie’s Mum Amy takes over and writes about her relationship with Harvey. It is clear that Katie and Amy have done everything for Harvey but shockingly Amy blames Pete for Dwight not having any contact with Harvey!Amy writes;“Dwight and Pete never got on. Pete said he wanted to adopt Harvey and Dwight was shocked by that. I think this is one of the main reasons Dwight didn’t visit Harvey because he felt uncomfortable around Pete”No wonder Pete is threatening legal action again on the back of the claims in the book!Overall I think the book should have stuck more to telling Harvey’s story instead of being used as a weapon for Katie to bash Dwight and Pete with (again - as her autobiography’s have already done that)The final chapter in the book is about what happens next for Harvey now that he is away at college, and the hopes Katie has for his future. She said she wrote the book to “give Harvey a voice” and to raise awareness about disabilities.To some extent she did that but in true Katie Price style it has enabled her to take a swipe at her ex’s again.Since the book went to press Katie has been arrested again for driving a vehicle without a licence and driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol - she has clearly been through a lot with her Mum being terminally ill, and money and relationship troubles. I hope she gets the help she needs, because one thing that is clear from the book is that Harvey needs her.

I really enjoyed reading this,I love kp she's always interesting,love or hate her even the trolls are obsessed with her and spend their lives watching and obsessing over every minute detail of her life,so as I said love or hate her everyone is obsessed with her and her life, even the haters are hooked.

Book arrived Tuesday and upon opening we discovered the book front cover was infact ripped! If this was for myself I wouldnt of minded, yet this was a birthday gift so very dissapointed!!!

It looks very interesting and can't wait to read it

Half way through the book enjoying reading about Katie’s early life .I just love how her family are so close .I wish her well for the future x