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Comments on some of the reviews mention that this is not the definitive book written on the Columbine massacre which took place ten years ago on Monday, April 20th. However, I feel author Dave Cullen has done a thorough job in researching this tragedy over the past ten years. The book does not take events in a chronological order, but I did not find this to be distracting. The only complaint I have is that the book has no photographs. It has taken a number of years to dispel some of the myths that initially took hold from the media such as certain groups of students such as jocks and bullies being targeted. Also, the much-heralded story of "The Girl Who Said Yes." The girl who was first credited with declaring her faith in God never got a chance to speak, whereas another girl who had been splattered with buckshot when the girl next to her was killed prayed, "Oh my God, oh my God, don't let me die." Dylon Klebold asked her, "God? Do you believe in God?" After thinking maybe she should keep her mouth shut she replied, "Yes. I believe in God." "Why," she was asked. "Because I believe. And my parents brought me up that way." Dylan reloaded his gun, but was distracted by something and he walked away. Through no fault of her own the girl who died got credit for what another girl said.
The book includes an examination of the personality of both Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold through qualified medical specialists. Harris, the leader of the two, fits the label of a pychopath or sociopath who views others with contempt and shows no remorse towards another human. Klebold is more of the follower of the two, and was very unhappy and insecure with his life. Both Harris and Klebold planned this over a two year period, but had assumed they would be shot by police officers. They quickly became bored with their shootings, and could have wiped out several others. Instead they realized if they were to die they had to do it themselves. This was not the way they planned to go out. The aftereffects on students, parents, and faculty members of those involved is dealt with in detail. This book is very well researched, and a difficult book to put down.


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Columbine Dave Cullen Books Reviews

If you want straightforward, factual information on the murders at Columbine High School, this is the book you want to read. It presents the facts and debunks many of the myths, but it also explains where the myths and misconceptions originated from. A lot of reviewers of this book disliked the way Cullen told the story by going back and forth between the day of the killings and the events leading up to April 20, 1999, but I thought it was a unique way to present the information. A lot of books written about events such as this tend to lead with all the background information and it can cause the reader to get bored. By weaving the background within the story of the killings, it kept me engaged in the story. This book also tackled the Cassie Bernall/Valeen Schnurr mix-up in a way that clarifies what happened without degrading Cassie Bernall, her family or those who still consider Cassie Bernall a martyr. This book also devotes a lot of effort into understanding the thought processes of both Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold. Many other accounts I've read simply label Harris as a psychopath and Klebold as a "follower" or "sidekick" This book has more insight on Harris and Klebold than any other account I've read. It also explores the law enforcement cover-up of their knowledge about Eric Harris's bomb experimentation and his history of violent threats. A must-read for anyone looking to know the truth about what happened and to understand what can be done to prevent these attacks in the future.
As a community college prof, I am always deeply affected by school shootings. At the beginning of each semester, I examine my classrooms to determine the answer to "What if . . .? How can I protect my students if . . ." I'm also interested in learning if there's anything I can do to spot people like Dylan who is in deep pain and at risk.

I was very impressed by this study. Dave Cullen does everything possible to objectively relate the actions, reactions, feelings, and attitudes of all parties involved. By presenting a balanced report of evidence and the opinions of those involved as well as experts in the field, Cullen unfolds a picture of a complex situation that is not what most Americans believe.

As I read, I realized that with the possible exception of Eric Harris, all we have is victims. Dylan himself was a victim of depression and of Eric's manipulation. From even the brief excerpts from the boys' journals included, it becomes clear that Dylan wasn't a boy who wanted to hurt anyone. Without Eric, this massacre wouldn't have happened. The parents of these two boys certainly are not to blame. Yes, in the beginning, Mr. Harris was a little defensive about Eric, but once Eric was arrested, he immediately began researching how to help his son, whom he recognized was suffering from a psych problem.

Even Eric was actually a victim. As this book so clearly explains, he had a mental illness that evidence is now indicating is tied to physical causes. He didn't choose to be what he was.

The epilogue to this book really impressed me. Although it is very moving in many ways, the study itself is not an emotional account. It's not cold by any means, but Cullen successfully adopts a tone of objective observer, which increases the credibility of his study. It's in the epilogue that we learn about Cullen's emotional reaction to the events. This study was difficult for him, as it was for everyone involved in the tragedy. We all owe him for sticking with this story for more than 10 years and setting straight perceptions based on very early accounts, which are almost always in error.

If you are looking for a thorough, well-researched, documented study of this tragedy that is presented objectively yet makes you feel like you are a witness and a friend of those involved, you'll like this book a great deal.
Comments on some of the reviews mention that this is not the definitive book written on the Columbine massacre which took place ten years ago on Monday, April 20th. However, I feel author Dave Cullen has done a thorough job in researching this tragedy over the past ten years. The book does not take events in a chronological order, but I did not find this to be distracting. The only complaint I have is that the book has no photographs. It has taken a number of years to dispel some of the myths that initially took hold from the media such as certain groups of students such as jocks and bullies being targeted. Also, the much-heralded story of "The Girl Who Said Yes." The girl who was first credited with declaring her faith in God never got a chance to speak, whereas another girl who had been splattered with buckshot when the girl next to her was killed prayed, "Oh my God, oh my God, don't let me die." Dylon Klebold asked her, "God? Do you believe in God?" After thinking maybe she should keep her mouth shut she replied, "Yes. I believe in God." "Why," she was asked. "Because I believe. And my parents brought me up that way." Dylan reloaded his gun, but was distracted by something and he walked away. Through no fault of her own the girl who died got credit for what another girl said.
The book includes an examination of the personality of both Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold through qualified medical specialists. Harris, the leader of the two, fits the label of a pychopath or sociopath who views others with contempt and shows no remorse towards another human. Klebold is more of the follower of the two, and was very unhappy and insecure with his life. Both Harris and Klebold planned this over a two year period, but had assumed they would be shot by police officers. They quickly became bored with their shootings, and could have wiped out several others. Instead they realized if they were to die they had to do it themselves. This was not the way they planned to go out. The aftereffects on students, parents, and faculty members of those involved is dealt with in detail. This book is very well researched, and a difficult book to put down.