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One of my friends and her sister were students at Columbine when this went down. April 20 is still a hard day for them. My friend's sister was right in the middle of it all. She's lucky to be alive. My friend, herself, said she was farther away from where the shooting was taking place, but it was still the scariest thing she's ever witnessed.
Jenni Elyse wrote: "One of my friends and her sister were students at Columbine when this went down. April 20 is still a hard day for them. My friend's sister was right in the middle of it all. She's lucky to be alive..."How awful for them!
Jenni Elyse wrote: "One of my friends and her sister were students at Columbine when this went down. April 20 is still a hard day for them. My friend's sister was right in the middle of it all. She's lucky to be alive..."omg! That would have been terrifying. It was scary enough watching on tv. :'(
This is on my prosperity list.
Columbine – Dave Cullen
Audiobook narrated by Don Leslie.
4****
From the book jacket: On April 20, 1999, two boys left an indelible stamp on the American psyche. Their goal was simple: to blow up their school, Oklahoma City-style, and to leave “a lasting impression on the world.” Their bombs failed, but the ensuing shooting defined a new era of school violence – irrevocably branding every subsequent shooting “another Columbine.”
My Reactions:
Gripping, fascinating, and horrifying. Many of the things I was certain I knew about the event were just wrong. Cullen has done extensive research and made every effort to remain an impartial journalist, ferreting out facts and revealing them without judgment. The result is perhaps even more disturbing than what I thought I knew about it.
This one quote provides chilling insight: [Eric] was less concerned about killing hundreds of people on April 20 than about tormenting millions for years. His audience was the target. He wanted everyone to agonize: the student body, residents of Jeffco, the American public, the human race.
Eric amused himself with the idea of coming back as a ghost to haunt survivors. He would make noises to trigger flashbacks, and drive them all insane. Anticipation satiated Eric for months. Then it was time to act.
Don Leslie does a marvelous job performing the audio version. He was able to change inflections to give us excited teenagers, depressed boys, worried parents, puzzled law enforcement and dedicated educators.
LINK to my review