columbine

Coincidentally, I checked this book out of the library on April 20th.  The anniversary of Columbine was not on my mind, and honestly, I didn't even made the connection until I began reading.  This book was upsetting for many reasons.  I was angered by the myths that the media fed us all in the wake of this tragedy, the negligence of the county in preventing the tragedy, and the parents' total and complete ignorance to what was occurring in their homes.  As parents, we have to be vigilant when it comes to our children.  Being their parent trumps their need for freedom, their need for privacy, and our own desire to be their friend.  We are their parents.

I think this book is a good one for all of us who watched this tragedy unfold before our eyes on television.  It will open your eyes to what really happened leading up to the shooting, the events of the actual day, and the years following it.  It is a true testament to the survivors' strength as well as their families' and friends'.  Columbine took its school back and made it stronger than ever. 

A gripping and informative read!