| I Choose to Be Happy: A School Shooting Survivor's Triumph Over Tragedy Contributor(s): Jenkins, Missy (Author), Croyle, Willliam (Author), Croyle, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 1880292319 ISBN-13: 9781880292310 Publisher: Langmarc Publishing OUR PRICE: $16.10 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2008 Annotation: Missy was one of 8 students in a prayer group who were shot by Michael Carneal on Dec. 1, 1997, in the lobby of Heath High School in Paducah, KY. Three girls were killed. Missy, a 15yearold sophomore at the time was paralyzed from the chest down. But Missy didn't see her disability as an end. Just hours after the tragedy, she forgave Carneal and took back her life. In the next decade, with no malice and a focus on her physical and mental rehabilitation, Missy would graduate from Heath, earn a bachelor's degree in social work from Murray State University, become a counselor for troubled youth, get married and give birth to a healthy son. Missy, now 26, has received numerous honors over the years for her determination and courage. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - Inspirational - Self-help | Motivational & Inspirational - Religion | Inspirational |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2008932555 |
| Physical Information: 0.66" H x 5.52" W x 8.55" (0.74 lbs) 298 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: It was one of the darkest days in America's history--Dec. 1, 1997. Freshman Michael Carneal walked into the Heath High School lobby in West Paducah, Kentucky, and started shooting, killing three students and injuring five. One of those injured students was 15-year-old Missy Jenkins, who was left paralyzed from the chest down. But Missy never saw her disability as an end. This is a story of love, forgiveness, courage, and determination--one that will leave readers of all ages inspired to make the most of each day and never take life for granted. |
