A Mother´s Reckoning : Living in the Aftermath of the Columbine Tragedy

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On April 20, 1999, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold entered Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, killing twelve students and a teacher and injuring twenty-four others before taking their own lives. For sixteen years, Sue Klebold, Dylan's mother, has faced the profound grief and shame of that day. She wrestles with the questions of how her beloved son could commit such an atrocity and why she didn't recognize the signs of his distress. In her narrative, she reflects on her journey as a mother grappling with the incomprehensible, seeking answers and understanding. Drawing from personal journals, Dylan's writings, and interviews with mental health experts, she shares her story with unflinching honesty. Filled with hard-won wisdom and compassion, the book addresses the urgent need for awareness around mental health issues, especially in light of recent tragedies like the Newtown and Charleston shootings. Klebold hopes her insights will help other families recognize when a child is struggling. All author profits will be donated to research and charitable organizations focused on mental health.