Rachel's Tears: 10th Anniversary Edition: The Spiritual Journey of Columbine Martyr Rachel Scott

a must read

This book s a must read for all students. It shows how voilence can obsorb someones mind into so much rage against others. This story has a heartwrenching inside look on a parents heartbreak, and the strenth to move on.

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An Amazing and Heartfelt Journey

My teenager can't put it down! I also read the book and was brought to tears many times. This book is so touching. Rachel wrote down her experiences, thoughts and her relationship with God. As the reader you get to read her most intimate feelings.

My teenage daughter has connected with this book on many levels. Even though this book stems from a tragic event something spiritual and amazing comes alive in the pages of Rachel's Tears.

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Touching!

Very touching and thought provoking. Rachel definitely was a child of God and God definitely has her in his care.

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Rachel's Tears... A moving story that will bring you to tears.

Rachel's Tears is a book written by Beth Nimmo and Darrell Scott- the parents of the famous teenage martyr, Rachel Joy Scott. Rachel was one of thirteen victims to be killed on April 20, 1999 in the Columbine School Shooting. Rachel was known by her peers as someone who genuinely loved the Lord, loved life, and loved people. In this book, Rachel's parents retrace their steps of that day, and discuss dealing with such a tragic loss. Her parents feel as the world should know the real Rachel... good and bad. Several journal entries from Rachel's journals are inserted into the book which adds a personal touch from Rachel. Rachel's journals reveal to her parents and the world of the personal struggles she dealt with including that of sin, their divorce, and ridicule from other students at school. As any teenager does, Rachel only wanted to fit in but felt it hard to be accepted because of her decision to live for God. Her parents do not want Rachel do be held on some type of pedestal because although she died for her faith, she was simply just another sinner. She faced problems with boys, smoking, and lying. Her doubts of herself and the constant struggles with worldly problems only brought Rachel closer to God, forcing her to surrender completely to him. Her parents have questioned their own faith after reading Rachel's journals and hope that Rachel's story could impact other teens' lives.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. In middle school, Rachel's Mom came to talk to our school and share Rachel's story. I was completely captivated and wanted to know more about Rachel Joy Scott. After reading this book, I am so surprised to realize that Rachel is a lot like me. Although we do not share the exact same struggles, I understand a lot of her questions and sin. It's so amazing that just an average girl's story could impact so many people. I do think that some extra background information could be added to the book for those who do not know anything about the Columbine shooting. In 1999, I was only 6 or 7 years old, so I probably wouldn't have known about this tragic event if her mother had not come to speak for my school.

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To her parents

Rachels parents your in my prayers. Ever since you u guys came to my school it has really opened my eyes to what people can turn in to and how they react when they have no one really in there lifes for them. Im so sorry about rachel you guys are in my prayers
Nikki

Can someone plz tell me when rachel joy scott was born?

Pleaaaaaaaaaaaaz!!!!!!!!!

Wonderful read

This is great. I had a hard time holding back my tears.. best book i've read in a while! Def worth the money and five stars!

Sad

When i watched the video of the columbine shooting i felt really bad for who all had to go threw it. X's and O's for rachels and other victims parents!!!

Rachel's Tears

The spiritual journey of Columbine matyr Rachel Joy Scott some say, can not be expressed in words without downgrading her love for God and for life. She touched many lives with her kindness and faith. She was not afraid to stand up for her faith. In the end, it costed her life. Rachel, if among us today, would take her death not as a sin, but as a blessing. She would be grateful for God letting her touch the lives of many in so many ways. As a woman among God she accepted everyone for who they were, who they are. Rachel died at the hands of two young men who did not allow for Rachel to be kind in any way to them. I do not grieve just for Rachel, but also for the two young men that also took their own lives that day. They believed they had no reason to live. To thrive and prosper. Columbine opened the world's eyes to what bullying can become. The shooting also revealed a young woman wanting to change the world died because of her faith, her faith in God. Today we look apon Rachel as a symbol of courageousness and bravery. She looks down upon us with hope. Hope that we will open our eyes to what we really are. We are human, and humans make mistakes. But some mistakes can not be overlooked. Some can not be forrgotten. Columbine was one of those mistakes.
Remember Rachel.
Remember faith.
Remember God.

Really good

Both sad and inspiring

One of my favorites!

Ten years strong since i read this book for the first time. I still love it.

Amazing, could not put down

This book is amazing. I cried about what happened on the 20th of April, 1999. When I watched the video of the shooters go into the library, and heard the phone call, I was soaking wet with tears. Rachel Joy Scott was A lovely girl who didn't know God's plans for her. A girl who, if she didn't eat outside that fateful day, would still be alive today. But she died for God, and when I do something kind, I can feel her smiling all the way up in heaven. Can't you see her folding chair next to God's throne?
Xoxoxoxoxoxo to everybody that was effected by this....
Mentally and physically.
F.O.R LOVES YOU

Sad

This is sad

Great read

Good

Highly Recommended- So Inspirational!

I read thi book many years ago and was blown away at her pure heart and faith. It really inspired me to be better in the world. I picked up this book after seeing the horrors of Columbine on the news and wanted to somehow make sense of things. Although I cannot make sense of what happened... it's nice to know the beautiful faith Rachel was able to express in her life everyday at the school. Really well done.

Good book

Loved it, couldnt put it down.!!!

loved it!

Rachel is a very strong beliver in Christ and wants to share the news with the world........until that unfortunite day Rachel was a very bright teen

Wonderful Story

This book made me cry through it. To know a wonderful young woman and her strength. I want to hand this book to every young person to see that God can be a huge part of your life. And not look stupid. LOVE IT!!!

Inspirational

Who would have thought such a young, modern day girl could have been so wise beyond her years. I am hoping that more people, especially the young adults of the world, look into her way of thinking and sign on to keep Rachel's chain reaction going. That would truly change the world!

Inspiring

What an amazing young woman. I felt privileged to share in her young life and in her family's grief at her brutal murder - along with the murder of 12 other people on April 20, 1999 - and in their ongoing attempts to heal and to spread her message of faith and hope.

Her story - as she had hoped when she was alive - is inspiring and uplifting, and can make a difference in those that read this book.

We all our hope that our lives will make a difference. That when we pass from this world something about us will live on in the people that knew us and perhaps in people that we don't know we've touched.

Pick up this book and discover a young girl's spiritual life that challenges even those who have been Christians all their lives. And for those who don't know Christ, yet, can help show the difference He made in her life.

While I have never met Rachel (I know I will when I get to heaven), I have no doubt that she was as "real" a Christian as one could ever hope to meet. When I pass on, I can only hope people remember me as a person who "walked the talk", started a "chain reaction" and showed Jesus' love and compassion to others.

Thank you, Rachel. You have done more in your short life than many Christians have done in a lifetime!