Thursday, November 18, 2010

Columbine

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Columbine
By Dave Cullen


Columbine by Dave Cullen is the first account of the Columbine tragedy that took place on April 20th, 1999. Its a unique perspective that will have you crying for everyone involved - including the killers.
Columbine reveals the truth about the massacres. It will change all of your opinions about the tragedy. It was not caused by bullies, video games, or violent television; it was caused by something that until now, no one understood.
I can't say much without telling the whole story, but I can tell you this: Its worth the read. I know I say that about every book, but this one will really change your perspective. Everything you thought about Columbine is wrong. Everything you thought about the killers is wrong. And everyone involved deserves your sympathy, especially the families of the killers.
A note on the publisher:
Twelve is a publishing company with a unique goal: to publish one book every month. But not just any book. They stive to publish only "Works that explain our culture; that illuminate, inspire, provoke, and entertain." I promise you they have done just that with Columbine, and I hope to find that every book they have produced is as powerful as this one.

Next up: The Girl Who Kicked The Hornet's Nest.

And also... nose:

Sunday, November 7, 2010

What You've Missed...

The past few weeks have been a blur of busy-ness... The weekend of October 23rd was "Barktoberfest," which was a fundraiser I participated in through school. I was part of the dog washing group, and even though it was cold, we still had our hands full.






I also had an opportunity to wear my awesome boots...



And then last weekend was the Kiss FM Halloween party, which I've been waiting like, 47 years to attend, and now I am finally of age!




The guest of honor this year was Antoine Dodson:





Pretty much the biggest YouTube star ever and I saw him in real life!



And I got to meet Mikey and Big Bob, the DJs from Kiss FM Morning Freak Show. Super exciting!



So... the last few weekends have been a fun and exciting blur. Hopefully I'll be better with my updating through November!