she said yes
Misty Bernall
Pocketbooks 2000
Summary
Cassie Bernall, daughter, friend, and victim of the Columbine shooting, died on April 20 1999--this is her story. Her mother, Misty Bernall tells of the tragic day Cassie died and what it was like for her, and what it must have been like for Cassie. Misty also tells the world that even though Cassie believed in God and wanted nothing else but to live for him, she had her troubled times as well. A part from listening to bad music, swearing and hanging out with the 'wrong crowd,' Cassie also plotted to kill her parents, run away, and commit suicide. This biography tells of her story from the dark side when she was Satan's grasp, to her coming to the light and uttering her final word, "Yes."
Personal Review
I saw this book on my YA literature teacher's desk, and all I could see of it was the spine, "'she said yes' Misty Bernall." I knew that I wanted that book, even though I didn't know what it was about. When Sister Soper asked who wanted it, I raised my hand. I couldn't put it down. A few days later I was sitting in one of campus buildings when a guy sitting next to me asked me if I was engaged. I was confused and said no. "Oh, I just wondered, since you were reading a book called, "She Said Yes." I laughed and explained what the book was about and how good it was. Not only does Misty Bernall focus on the good girl that Cassie was, but shows that Cassie, like many other teens, had a hard, trouble life, and how she turned that around. This book has left such an impact on me. And like Misty Bernall mentions several times, I ask myself, "What would I do if I was Cassie's position, with a gun pointed to my head?" "Do you believe in God?" they asked her? "Yes."
Cautionary Notes
There is some swearing, mentioning of drugs and a few references to sex. There is also violence as Misty, with the help of others, recounts April 20 1999 and the months that followed. There is also mention of Satanic worship, and lyrics to a violent song. None of the things mentioned, however, are put in a good light.
Misty Bernall
Pocketbooks 2000
Summary
Cassie Bernall, daughter, friend, and victim of the Columbine shooting, died on April 20 1999--this is her story. Her mother, Misty Bernall tells of the tragic day Cassie died and what it was like for her, and what it must have been like for Cassie. Misty also tells the world that even though Cassie believed in God and wanted nothing else but to live for him, she had her troubled times as well. A part from listening to bad music, swearing and hanging out with the 'wrong crowd,' Cassie also plotted to kill her parents, run away, and commit suicide. This biography tells of her story from the dark side when she was Satan's grasp, to her coming to the light and uttering her final word, "Yes."
Personal Review
I saw this book on my YA literature teacher's desk, and all I could see of it was the spine, "'she said yes' Misty Bernall." I knew that I wanted that book, even though I didn't know what it was about. When Sister Soper asked who wanted it, I raised my hand. I couldn't put it down. A few days later I was sitting in one of campus buildings when a guy sitting next to me asked me if I was engaged. I was confused and said no. "Oh, I just wondered, since you were reading a book called, "She Said Yes." I laughed and explained what the book was about and how good it was. Not only does Misty Bernall focus on the good girl that Cassie was, but shows that Cassie, like many other teens, had a hard, trouble life, and how she turned that around. This book has left such an impact on me. And like Misty Bernall mentions several times, I ask myself, "What would I do if I was Cassie's position, with a gun pointed to my head?" "Do you believe in God?" they asked her? "Yes."
Cautionary Notes
There is some swearing, mentioning of drugs and a few references to sex. There is also violence as Misty, with the help of others, recounts April 20 1999 and the months that followed. There is also mention of Satanic worship, and lyrics to a violent song. None of the things mentioned, however, are put in a good light.
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