A Mother's Reckoning
A Mother's Reckoning
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Brief
336
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2010s
2016
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
A Mother's Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy by Sue Klebold reflects on the life and mental health struggles of her son Dylan, one of the Columbine shooters, as she navigates her grief and the public scrutiny that followed the tragedy. Klebold examines her son’s undiagnosed depression, the impact of media portrayal, and how these factors contribute to understanding and preventing school shootings. The book discusses gun violence, mass murder, suicide, and mental health challenges.
Emotional
Contemplative
Dark
Melancholic
Unnerving
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Sue Klebold's A Mother's Reckoning delves into her life as the mother of one of the Columbine shooters. Reviewers praise the book's raw honesty and emotional depth, but some criticize it for lacking solutions or broader societal insights. Klebold's introspective narrative sparks empathy yet raises questions about parental responsibility and mental health awareness.
Who Should Read A Mother's Reckoning?
Readers who appreciated works like Columbine by Dave Cullen or We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver will find A Mother's Reckoning compelling. It appeals to those interested in true crime, mental health, and the personal aftermath of tragedy, providing an introspective look into the emotional and psychological impacts on a perpetrator's family.
48,645 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
336
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2010s
2016
Adult
18+ years
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