Nydia L. White

An interesting story

Revisado: 06-21-24

I enjoyed this book, particularly being read by the author. There was probably more detail from childhood than I preferred, but it wasn't bad.
overall it was a very compelling story of overcoming some massive hurdles and fighting misogyny in an era where it was much more challenging than today.

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A Page Turning Read

Revisado: 04-27-24

I have been aware of this book for years. I finally decided to download and give it a try. It is well written and well read. It tells the story of the tragic event in great detail and insight. I never got bored with the story or the characters.
It wasn't a mystery as this true crime has been told in the media many times. But never has the story been told with the depth of this book.
It's hard to say this was "enjoyable" so I usually say it was compelling.

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A deep dive into the backstory of Columbine

Revisado: 04-27-24

I found so much about this book fascinating and compelling. It was written by Dave Cullen, who had intimate knowledge of the investigation following this horrific event.
This isn't an easy or light read, but it does the best at providing information on the backstory of the victims and the perpetrators. People who were in the school and many of the people who handled the investigation afterwards are interviewed.
Nothing will truly bring understanding to what happened April 20, 1999, but this leads readers closer than anything else I have read.

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Blathering, rambling book

Revisado: 04-27-24

I was expecting an interesting look at history. Nope. This was at times rambling and overreaching. I found very little about these stories interesting. One thing it made me realize was that virtually every "accident" is related to a blunder. Sometimes very directly and often indirectly.

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A compelling look at 911

Revisado: 04-27-24

This is not a light hearted book, but the depth of the storytelling is remarkable. This is told by people that were there. Or were directly involved. It is a painful look at the impact on the people who experienced this tragedy up close and personal.
I practically listened to this straight through. As the saying goes, I couldn't put it down.

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Angry egomaniac story

Revisado: 11-10-23

I wish I hadn't listened to this. I actually previously had some sympathy for Perry. Not so much now. He is a lifetime "blamer" and "victim". He has been given so much throughout his life. Yes, he has had some difficult times but overall he lived a life of plenty. He managed to take all of that and create a living hell. He has had the means and opportunities to turn things around. Yet he has wasted all of those.
He is so bitter and angry at people who really didn't seem all that bad. Everyone has "stuff" that happens. You have choices about how you will deal with your "stuff".
Sadly, I'm not sure that I ever want to watch anything he's been in again. I'm sad about this. But I can't unhear his story and his anger. He is angry at everyone and everything and comes out making him sound like a real ass.
I'm sad for his loved ones that he has passed. But even this can't be a surprise to the people in his world. After this book it is obvious that he lived far longer than he should have, given his lifestyle and poor choices.

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