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I am not sure how you review something like this - a mother's recounting of a cherished son's life, the heinous act he commits and the aftermath of that act on her life and family. I'm giving it a 3.5 just in terms of the writing, readability and narrative flow but I am in no position to review the veracity of what happened here.

All I can say is that I feel great sympathy for Sue Klebold and everyone affected by this tragedy. She does a great job of giving readers insight into what it would be like to be in her position. I of course had given a passing thought to what it would be like to be in the shoes of the shooters' parents, but I never gave it any deep or sincere consideration. This book forces you to really absorb their anguish, guilt and anger. I think the real lessons of this book are twofold: to attempt to lead with compassion and withhold judgement as much as we are able, and two, to be much more mindful and watchful with our children. Even young children can be masters of hiding internal conflict and even despair - heads up, parents. Don't think for one minute this could never happen to you or someone you think you know well.

I was very sorry, but not surprised, to read that the Klebold's marriage did not survive the aftermath of Columbine. The casualties of this terrible event, and others like it, just continue to ripple into the future. Hearbreaking.