tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post5076392564719774442..comments2024-03-29T09:55:09.826-05:00Comments on A Book A Week: Parkland by Dave CullenEthanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-8468963255422428122019-03-22T22:59:13.398-05:002019-03-22T22:59:13.398-05:00I read Columbine years ago, but this one is such a...I read Columbine years ago, but this one is such a contrast. It definitely points to a more optimistic future. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-88827965090142721482019-03-22T22:41:48.026-05:002019-03-22T22:41:48.026-05:00I've actually owned Columbine for years now, a...I've actually owned Columbine for years now, and I do need to read that - but I also want to check this out. I think the Parkland kids are amazing, but seriously, why are these mass shootings still happening? Change needs to come.<br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.netShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-46812696324575097152019-03-22T13:25:28.126-05:002019-03-22T13:25:28.126-05:00I agree that the current political system in the U...I agree that the current political system in the US is frustrating. I'd argue, though, that this books is the kind of antidote to that frustration!Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-59781574992165398132019-03-22T12:53:09.115-05:002019-03-22T12:53:09.115-05:00I think I would have a hard time reading this ): w...I think I would have a hard time reading this ): what's going on in america is frustratingLily Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759017749398223793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-7175854257645257822019-03-21T10:00:58.446-05:002019-03-21T10:00:58.446-05:00However tragic events may be, it is always nice wh...However tragic events may be, it is always nice when new awareness is born out of them. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-47135795612788357092019-03-20T17:30:47.302-05:002019-03-20T17:30:47.302-05:00What an amazing way to bring something positive fr...What an amazing way to bring something positive from such a horrible tragedy. When I was a teen, a church from our small community had a tragic bus crash involving a drunk driver. It was awful, but it really opened people's eyes to the problem of drunk driving. SavingsInSecondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02404603390750472628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-81746198494412053222019-03-20T09:10:36.565-05:002019-03-20T09:10:36.565-05:00I agree. I think that prevention starts by saying,...I agree. I think that prevention starts by saying, "This is unacceptable and we have to find a way to stop it." Whatever your stance on gun regulation, I think these kids are expressing a frustration that many Americans feel. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-74472928314487460112019-03-18T22:53:16.403-05:002019-03-18T22:53:16.403-05:00I like how Dave chose to write about the proactive...I like how Dave chose to write about the proactive result rather than analyze the mass shooting- not that doing that would not also be important for future prevention. But, focusing on a different sort of prevention for this new generation is important.Sophia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07909417504496472472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-46551331284200832732019-03-18T17:06:50.562-05:002019-03-18T17:06:50.562-05:00It is such an interesting topic. I really liked th...It is such an interesting topic. I really liked that this one didn't dwell on the horrors. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-89022824159033573452019-03-18T14:52:27.675-05:002019-03-18T14:52:27.675-05:00This looks awesome! I don't know why I like bo...This looks awesome! I don't know why I like books about shootings. I think because it always invokes so much emotions out of me. <br />Great review!<br /><br />Ash @ <a href="http://jennreneeread.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">JennRenee Read</a>Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15809467336527255681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-28438609845190676032019-03-18T14:15:02.649-05:002019-03-18T14:15:02.649-05:00Oh wow, so you have a personal connection to the s...Oh wow, so you have a personal connection to the story. It was such an inspirational read!Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-53292254424447509442019-03-18T13:55:56.384-05:002019-03-18T13:55:56.384-05:00I really love the fight in these kids.I really love the fight in these kids.Deanna Reads Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01823538052624209201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7324184763890960825.post-17454251068406343482019-03-18T13:53:38.647-05:002019-03-18T13:53:38.647-05:00We lived in Coral Springs in the same school distr...We lived in Coral Springs in the same school district for 6 years in the 90s. This sounds well done. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658833731713991138noreply@blogger.com