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This was a short book but woah did it pack a punch for me.

Based on a true story, Preston Scott was only 12 yrs old when his father killed his mother.

Thy line hooked me and going through Prestons journey of confusion, hate and anger along with love made me so sad for him. I couldn‘t even imagine what I would do if I was this family. I think everyone would do something different but this family decisions was seriously amazing.

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Originally published as What Daddy Did, this book tells a story of a teen whose father killed his mother...

Wow!! My first Shusterman was really good. This book was published in 1991 under the title “What Daddy Did”. Chasing Forgiveness is a better title, imo. Based on a true story. Would have never found this book if it weren‘t a bargain book at BO. Middle grade/YA read...it‘s says 12 and up.
Heavy topic.

My first Neil Shusterman. Another bargain book from #BookOutlet. Novel based on true story of a father who killed his wife. Also featured in photo is Mercy for Animals. Vegan for life🐟🐶🐇🐖🐓🦃🐁🐄🐙🐝🐣🐈💙

We always talk about making sure our students see themselves in the books to share....well, I know just the student to share this book with (after I read it first). One of the 7th grade boys at my school saw his father shoot and kill his mother. He now lives with his grandma. I don‘t know what he feels about his dad but he is an angry middle schooler. Maybe meeting Preston can help...? I don‘t know yet.

This book was a very quick and easy read, but inspired quite a range of emotions for me. It forces the reader to look deeper inside the people who do terrible things and to see the humanness of them, regardless. I ended up shedding a few tears towards the end. Would definitely recommend!

Picked this little book up to buy me some time until the weekend. Didn't know it's inspired by a true story. Originally titled "What Daddy Did". It's pretty sad, and relatable on many levels.