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suvata's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book purely out of morbid curiosity. That's probably the same reason that most people will read it. It seems like only yesterday that the Columbine shootings took place. It's really hard to believe it was almost 17 years ago.
When I started reading this book I had a chip on my shoulder. I was one of those who thought "How could these parents not know this was going on right under their noses - right in their own home for crying out loud".
I totally sympathize with Sue Klebold and I don't doubt that she is sincere and tormented by what her son and Eric Harris did that horrible day. I can even buy into her theory that teenagers can have a "secret life" of sorts that their parents don't know about.
Having said that, I couldn't help but notice throughout the pages the differences in how I would've handled Dylan's behavior and how they did. One glaring example of this is when he and Eric got arrested for breaking into a van. She was consoled when her lawyer friend told her that it was typical boy stuff and he's a basically a good kid. Not to worry. Really? I shutter to think how I would've reacted if my son had found himself in that same situation.
I have very mixed emotions about this book. But then, hindsight is 20/20 after all. I just know that I would've handled these incidences differently. But, who's to say that would've made any difference at all.
When I started reading this book I had a chip on my shoulder. I was one of those who thought "How could these parents not know this was going on right under their noses - right in their own home for crying out loud".
I totally sympathize with Sue Klebold and I don't doubt that she is sincere and tormented by what her son and Eric Harris did that horrible day. I can even buy into her theory that teenagers can have a "secret life" of sorts that their parents don't know about.
Having said that, I couldn't help but notice throughout the pages the differences in how I would've handled Dylan's behavior and how they did. One glaring example of this is when he and Eric got arrested for breaking into a van. She was consoled when her lawyer friend told her that it was typical boy stuff and he's a basically a good kid. Not to worry. Really? I shutter to think how I would've reacted if my son had found himself in that same situation.
I have very mixed emotions about this book. But then, hindsight is 20/20 after all. I just know that I would've handled these incidences differently. But, who's to say that would've made any difference at all.
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.