Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult

Difficult book, difficult subject.  Makes me thankful that I don't have children, but pains me for my friends that do and may deal with the issues of having a bully, a child who is bullied or an innocent bystander.  I found very little empathy for anyone but the parents in this book and I'm not sure why - if it was the character development by the author or simply my own state of mind.  Maybe because most parents do the best they can, but the bottom line is that we are truly responsible for our own selves, our actions and choices.

Surprisingly this book didn't affect me emotionally as many of Jodi's do, and considering the subject matter and that it does hit a little close to home with the Chardon shooting occurring earlier this year.

I came away feeling helpless, because I just don't see a way to resolve the violence that has escalated in our schools.  Not until we all step away from the coldness of technology and social media and see each other as human again will positive change come.