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I Choose to be Happy: A School Shooting Survivor's Triumph over Tragedy is a memoir by Missy Jenkins, in partnership with William Croyle, detailing Missy's life after surviving the 1997 Heath High School shooting in West Paducah, Kentucky. Paralyzed from the chest down due to the incident, Missy explores her journey of recovery, forgiveness, and advocacy, illustrating how her faith aided her in overcoming the trauma and reshaping her life. This book includes themes of school shootings and personal trauma.