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A Mother's Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy
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I actually started listening to this in the summer. I only finished it recently. I find these books very hard to review.
I think this audio hit me harder then I expected. It was even more emotional as it is narrated by Sue Klebold. It took her many years to write this book. She knew there would never be a "right" time for it. She knows people blame her and her husband. She blames herself in many ways. What did they miss? Could she have stopped it?
I wasn't sure what to expect when I started listening to this audio. I respect Sue Klebold for writing this book. I know there are many people that feel it shouldn't have been written, but I think we can all learn from her story and this terrible tragedy. I understand that not everyone will want to read it. But I'm glad I did.
I was glad to hear that she is donating 100 percent of the money made from this book to mental health and suicide prevention research.
I think this audio hit me harder then I expected. It was even more emotional as it is narrated by Sue Klebold. It took her many years to write this book. She knew there would never be a "right" time for it. She knows people blame her and her husband. She blames herself in many ways. What did they miss? Could she have stopped it?
I wasn't sure what to expect when I started listening to this audio. I respect Sue Klebold for writing this book. I know there are many people that feel it shouldn't have been written, but I think we can all learn from her story and this terrible tragedy. I understand that not everyone will want to read it. But I'm glad I did.
I was glad to hear that she is donating 100 percent of the money made from this book to mental health and suicide prevention research.
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Jun 24, 2016 04:53PM
Really good but emotional book!
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Michael wrote: "Really good but emotional book!"I've listened to about half of it so far and it really is so emotional!
Deanna wrote: "Michael wrote: "Really good but emotional book!"I've listened to about half of it so far and it really is so emotional!"
I almost was bawling,tragic and sad!
Deanna, a very good review! This indeed is something that needs to be talked about more. I think she was very brace to write about this. Perhaps through her tragedy she could help someone. I know I can't read this book now.
Tina wrote: "Deanna, a very good review! This indeed is something that needs to be talked about more. I think she was very brace to write about this. Perhaps through her tragedy she could help someone. I know I..."Thank you, Tina!
Great review Deanna! As a mother I cannot imagine anything worse than your child taking the lives of other children. I really hope writing this book helped her. Thank goodness we have strict gun control in Australia.
Joanie wrote: "Great review Deanna! As a mother I cannot imagine anything worse than your child taking the lives of other children. I really hope writing this book helped her. Thank goodness we have strict gun co..."Thank you, Joanie
Great review Deanna, I'm excited to read this.
Great review Deanna! This book has been on my radar for some time now. I imagine it must make difficult reading, but I'm very curious about Sue's story and applaud her for having written it. Must check it out.
Great review Deanna. I read Columbine and as a mother of a teenager i feel for everybody involved in this tragedy.
Sarah wrote: "Great review Deanna, I'm excited to read this."Thanks you, I look forward to hearing what you think of it, Sarah.
Louise wrote: "Great review Deanna."
Thank you, Louise :)
Voracious wrote: "Great review Deanna! This book has been on my radar for some time now. I imagine it must make difficult reading, but I'm very curious about Sue's story and applaud her for having written it. Must c..."Thank you, V :)
This would be hard book to read, I'm sure.
Lovely review Deanna for what was clearly a difficult book.
Dem wrote: "Great review Deanna. I read Columbine and as a mother of a teenager i feel for everybody involved in this tragedy."Thanks, Dem. I feel the same way.
Linda wrote: "Nice review, Deanna!"
Thank you, Linda!
Stephanie wrote: "Great review! One on my soon list - just haven't had the state of mind to read yet."
Thank you, Stephanie. I think you do have to be in the right state to read it. It's very emotional.
Jeannie wrote: "This would be hard book to read, I'm sure."Very difficult in many ways, especially listening to her voice.
Mary wrote: "Lovely review,Deanna."
Thank you, Mary
Maureen wrote: "Lovely review Deanna for what was clearly a difficult book."
Thank you, Maureen.
The most difficult thing in life, I think, would be to lose a child. I can't imagine the horror and grief of losing one who died doing such horrible things. My prayers go out to her.
I didn't know this was narrated by Susan Klebold....chilling!
Susan wrote: "The most difficult thing in life, I think, would be to lose a child. I can't imagine the horror and grief of losing one who died doing such horrible things. My prayers go out to her."I agree, Susan. It's a horrible thing to have to go through.
Erin wrote: "I didn't know this was narrated by Susan Klebold....chilling!"It really made it even more emotional, Erin
Deanna wrote: "Erin wrote: "I didn't know this was narrated by Susan Klebold....chilling!"It really made it even more emotional, Erin"
Holy cow, I'll bet!
Wonderful review of an emotional read, I'm sure.
Mary wrote: "Awesome review Deanna!"Thank you, Mary :)
Wow...sounds like a tough one to listen to. I think it's nice she donated all of the money, too. Great review, Deanna! :)
Sarah wrote: "Wonderful review of an emotional read, I'm sure."Thank you, Sarah :)
Alejandro wrote: "Awesome review, Deanna! :D"Melissa wrote: "Wow...sounds like a tough one to listen to. I think it's nice she donated all of the money, too. Great review, Deanna! :)"
Thank you Melissa and Alejandro!!! :)
Wow! That is very generous of the author. Wonderful review, Ate Deanna. <3
Aj the Ravenous Reader wrote: "Wow! That is very generous of the author. Wonderful review, Ate Deanna. <3"Thank you, Aj :)
Maddie wrote: "I read this blurb, it sounds very sad, I wish I can hug this woman as we are not really responsible for others actions even if it is our children, I know lots will disagree with me, but I am sure a..."It's very sad...she's very brave and she told her story honestly.
Perfect review for a tough topic, Deanna.
Paula wrote: "Perfect review for a tough topic, Deanna."Candace wrote: "Terrific review, Deanna! :)"
Thank you, Paula and Candace :)
Great review Deanna. Such a difficult but important book.
Dem wrote: "Great review Deanna. Such a difficult but important book."Thanks, Dem. I agree.
Great review. This sounds like a tough one - not sure I'll be able to read it. The fact she does the audio is kind of disturbing too. To read or not to read. That is the question
Jen wrote: "Great review. This sounds like a tough one - not sure I'll be able to read it. The fact she does the audio is kind of disturbing too. To read or not to read. That is the question"It is a tough one, both to read and/or listen too....
Deanna, thank you for your comment on A Mother's Reckoning, from Nov. 2016. I feel the same way as you have expressed on mixed feelings on whether it should have been written, and knowing many wouldn't even consider reading it, etc.(I'm crudely paraphrasing your words). Also glad she will be donating 100% of proceeds to mental health, suicide prevention organizations.
I couldn't decide if I wanted to read this one; though it did find me. I needed to know the author didn't benefit financially from this book & absolutely is the deciding vote for me. I'm glad I found your review! Thanks :)
Hi Dianna, A while back, before I read "A Mother's Reckoning" I'm ashamed to say, I was one who was a bit put off at the idea of Sue Kliebold writing about this. How mistaken I was. I admire her, as a mother myself, for her tremendous courage. And I thank her for giving me the chance to understand. Also, I have a great interest in mental illness, and suicide prevention.
