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A powerful read.
I was unfamiliar with the heartbreaking story of Maddy Holleran before picking up this book. She was a bright, talented young woman with an incredible future ahead of her. Until she took her own life at the age of 19.
While I appreciate Fagan's deep dive into Maddy's story; interviewing friends and family, diving deep into her emails, texts, and social media feeds. The research is there. Fagan's own personal story and experience with the college athlete helps her to connect on a fundamental level. But, there is no way that anyone can KNOW what Maddy was thinking or feeling in the months leading up to her suicide. Any attempt to try and figure that out is mere speculation.
However, this is an excellent read detailing how even when things look positive, the warning signs are there to see. I can't imagine the loss this family must still feel. My heart goes out to them.
I was unfamiliar with the heartbreaking story of Maddy Holleran before picking up this book. She was a bright, talented young woman with an incredible future ahead of her. Until she took her own life at the age of 19.
While I appreciate Fagan's deep dive into Maddy's story; interviewing friends and family, diving deep into her emails, texts, and social media feeds. The research is there. Fagan's own personal story and experience with the college athlete helps her to connect on a fundamental level. But, there is no way that anyone can KNOW what Maddy was thinking or feeling in the months leading up to her suicide. Any attempt to try and figure that out is mere speculation.
However, this is an excellent read detailing how even when things look positive, the warning signs are there to see. I can't imagine the loss this family must still feel. My heart goes out to them.