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lisaar91's review against another edition
3.0
I received this book from netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book got me fascinated with the Columbine massacre. I've watched a lot of YouTube today...
I didn't love the book. Which is kinda hard to say as it's a true story. Being true... it isn't fast paced. No twists. No unknown endings... which is what helps turn the pages.
That being said the insight into the life of a mother who 'raised a murderer' was brilliant. I can't imagine the emotions you'd go through, and the blame to deal with from all directions including yourself.
Strong lady. This book has a place with the historical event. It just isn't a page turner for me
This book got me fascinated with the Columbine massacre. I've watched a lot of YouTube today...
I didn't love the book. Which is kinda hard to say as it's a true story. Being true... it isn't fast paced. No twists. No unknown endings... which is what helps turn the pages.
That being said the insight into the life of a mother who 'raised a murderer' was brilliant. I can't imagine the emotions you'd go through, and the blame to deal with from all directions including yourself.
Strong lady. This book has a place with the historical event. It just isn't a page turner for me
littlewitchreading's review against another edition
5.0
It’s a bit of a morbid coincidence that I finish this book a day after one of the worst mass shootings in quite some time. This book was full of apologies, and reasons why sue Klebolds son did this, but it came down to mostly missing the signs that someone is hurting and struggling. It is sad how with better mental health access and much less gun access we might not have to wish “thought and prayers” every year and wait anxious and scared for the next event.
marieintheraw's review against another edition
4.0
This book was difficult to read, but I think it was difficult because Sue Klebold didn't hold back. It was raw and emotional.
kaceyp14's review against another edition
4.0
Not the most well-written book, but great subject matter. Terrifying, yet helpful.
jamiejmcnicol's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.75
lookatjimmy's review
4.0
Was quite conflicted and went back and forth while reading trying to decide whether or not this is meant to be like a mother trying to absolve themselves of any possible responsibility for the heinous actions of their child/make excuses for said child but, honestly, I think it’s just a mother trying to make sense of something that may never make sense to her and learn to live with it and be able to go on.