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On April 20, 1999, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold walked into Columbine High School in …

Review of "A mother's reckoning" on 'Goodreads'

5 stars

I read this as a fast follow to [a:Dave Cullen|1116816|Dave Cullen|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1438443482p2/1116816.jpg]'s [b:Columbine|10447716|Columbine|Dave Cullen|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/book/50x75-a91bf249278a81aabab721ef782c4a74.png|5803859], and it was an excellent supplement to the former. Fascinated especially by Dylan Klebold's role in the Columbine attacks, I was curious how his own mother's story would differ from Cullen's presentation of the boys and the events they perpetrated. With some very minor exceptions, the two books are in alignment and lend credence to one another. But while this book focuses largely on Dylan's life (and death), the book also offers a view into what his family endured as they had to simultaneously grieve for him and come to terms with the atrocities he committed. Sue's story of strength and coping in the aftermath were hugely insightful, making this book not only a Columbine book, but an inspirational book with some helpful perspectives for others who are grappling with grief or other difficult life situations. While I can't speak much to its intended usefulness as a guide to help parents and teachers detect warning signs in teens who are similarly troubled to Dylan, in reading this book I felt like I got to know Sue a bit, and was very grateful for her warmth and wisdom.