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Summary: A book that I am telling everyone I know to read.
Review: Rachel Scott's story is beautifully told by her family, her friends, and Rachel herself. Rachel was mature beyond her years, and it's that very quality that challenges us to draw closer to God as she did. The hand of God is clearly seen in Rachel's life as there are many incidents in her story which cannot be explained away and could not have happened by mere chance. Rachel truly displayed God's love for us towards those with whom she came into contact. She looked for ways to connect with everyone, regardless of their status. During her brief life there were many, friends and strangers alike, who were touched by this special person, a person who wanted to be used by God. Those close to her won't soon forget her; neither will those of us who have just made her acquaintance. I urge you to read this book. It is unforgettable. You will often find yourself thinking about it and you may come to agree that, indeed, the things which are not seen are more real than the things which are seen.
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Summary: This book is amazing!
Review: I rarely have the time or patience to read books but, after starting this book, I couldn't put it down. I finished it in less than 24 hours. I was in awe of Rachel Joy Scott who, at age 17, truly lived the Christian life that God intended. This is a book that everyone should read. It is also an incredibly powerful tool to lead others to Christ.
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Summary: A Youth Pastor Was Challenged By Rachel's Fatih
Review: I think this is the MUST READ book for teens today. I think also that all youth workers should read this for the renewal aspects of the book. It makes me as a Youth Pastor feel that the kids are "getting it" even when I think they are not. This book is far superior to other Columbine biographries as it lacks any hint of self service. I was completely challenged in my faith in Christ after reading Rachel's genuine love for Him and pursuit of him.
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Summary: Does this help us to understand why?
Review: I feel sorry for Rachel Joy Scott. Her parents were so caught up in their love for God, in the importance of their own religious beliefs, they brainwashed this little girl. In this book, they print actual entries from Rachel's handwritten journals. Over and over again, Rachel wrote the same thing: "God never talks to me. I pray and beg him to answer me, but all I hear is silence." Rachel was devastated because God wouldn't talk to her, the way she had been taught He would. Somehow, she never realized that God never talks to people. When the father heard about the shootings on his car radio, he "heard a voice" in his thoughts saying, "This is a spiritual event." Rachel was young and confused. She thought her father was talking about a literal voice inside his head, and she wondered why God never talked to her that way. Maybe we can help the next Rachel if we make it clear that God did not tell him, "This is a spiritual event." That was something his "inner voice," his consciousness told him, not a supernatural entity addressing him from the outside through telepathy. I think Columbine happened, in part, because local ministers tried to break through the church-state barrier by having their sons lead Bible-study classes. That's one reason why the shooters reacted against Christians, because of the way the children of local ministers treated them, and labeled them as Spawn of Satan because they couldn't accept Christ the same way Rachel did.
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Summary: Always Faithful
Review: I just got finished reading this book and she is an incredible inspiration to teens today. Her story incredibly touched me and inspired me to become a better Christian. I believe that her life could be summed up in two words- compassion and love. That's all that she had for everyone. I know that God had a purpose for her death and so do her parents know it. However,seems as though it is unfair. Through this book I realized that all she wanted to do was change the world, she got to do that, by laying down her life. Definitely read this book!
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Summary: From a fellow author and friend...
Review: I cannot too highly recommend this book! Beth Nimmo and Darrell Scott have written a heartfelt, enthralling tribute to their daughter Rachel Joy, as only a loving parent could inscribe! The lesson of Columbine is really quite simple. Excellent children come forth from excellent parenting! It's no accident that Rachel was such a wonderful person. Her bravery, her determination to love and serve God no matter what the cost, will stand for all time as an inspiration to us all. Rachel's mom and dad gave her the most significant gift of all; an awareness of God's love and destiny for her life, which gave her the courage to face down a hate-filled killer with her integrity and faith intact. Read this book! It will change your life! As the author of another book about Columbine and Rachel Scott, The Martyrs' Torch, I can only humbly ennoble and pay homage to this monumental literary tour de force!
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Summary: An unforgetful book for an unforgetful girl
Review: As a member of the Columbine community and a student at a near by High School this tragedy had a great impact on me. I read She Said Yes and then I heard of Rachel's Tears. My boyfriend knew Rachel and talks about what a wonderful person she was and I have many friends that knew Cassie as well and through these books I can see what my friends saw in their friends who were taken from us April 20, 1999. Rachel's Tears has helped me to further cope and to get some insight into this tragedy. The journal entries are all so encouraging and she lived a life that shall never be forgotten. Please feel free to e-mail me at WWJD1cor13@juno.com
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Summary: Relatively Interesting
Review: This is a relatively interesting book, but I don't believe that Rachel was asked that. That doesn't make her death any less tragic or make her any less of a person, but Rachel (along with Danny R.) was killed outside; part of a random shooting. The two other people sitting with her I believe were also shot. They weren't asked about their faith and I don't believe Rachel was either. I think the only one asked and shot was Valeen S. I think her name was. If she had been asked, and Rachel said no, they would have shot her anyway. They asked two other kids if they believed in God (Dylan did), and when someone answered yes, Dylan just walked away.Anyway, this is an interesting read, but I did find it hard to get past all the preaching. Maybe that's because I'm not to religious, but Christians who believe that Rachel was asked will probably divulge the book. It's written well, and interesting, what's not to like if you don't mind preaching? Just remember that Rachel and Cassie aren't the only victims here. Their death is no more important than Danny R., Daniel M., Kyle, Kelly, John, Isaiah, Corey, Steven, Lauren, Matt and Mr. Sanders. ALL of these people's deaths are important, but because it's speculated that they were asked a question doesn't make Rachel and Cassie above the others. RIP all of them!
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Summary: sniveling brat
Review: Look, I'm sorry about the way it all turned out. But Rachel Scott sounds like the worst sort of religionist zealot -- pious, whiney, and self-righteous.
Read at your own risk -- upchuck alert!
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Summary: Relatively Interesting
Review: This is a relatively interesting book, but I don't believe that Rachel was asked that. That doesn't make her death any less tragic or make her any less of a person, but Rachel (along with Danny R.) was killed outside; part of a random shooting. The two other people sitting with her I believe were also shot. They weren't asked about their faith and I don't believe Rachel was either. I think the only one asked and shot was Valeen S. I think her name was. If she had been asked, and Rachel said no, they would have shot her anyway. They asked two other kids if they believed in God (Dylan did), and when someone answered yes, Dylan just walked away. Anyway, this is an interesting read, but I did find it hard to get past all the preaching. Maybe that's because I'm not to religious, but Christians who believe that Rachel was asked will probably divulge the book. It's written well, and interesting, what's not to like if you don't mind preaching? Just remember that Rachel and Cassie aren't the only victims here. Their death is no more important than Danny R., Daniel M., Kyle, Kelly, John, Isaiah, Corey, Steven, Lauren, Matt and Mr. Sanders. ALL of these people's deaths are important, but because it's speculated that they were asked a question doesn't make Rachel and Cassie above the others. RIP all of them!
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