Kenneth O. (kenboy) reviewed The Meaning of Matthew: My Son's Murder in Laramie, and a World Transformed on
Helpful Score: 3
An outstanding and heartbreaking book, written by Matthew Shepard's mother. This should be required reading in high school and college courses.
Dominique L. (dcmltx) reviewed The Meaning of Matthew: My Son's Murder in Laramie, and a World Transformed on + 13 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Such a sad book...I read it in 2 days...which is pretty quick for me. Grab the tissues as we learn from Judy about the initial call that Matthew was in the hospital, to how everything has changed her life to today.
Helpful Score: 1
Interesting story but felt the author was doing too much plugging for her speaking career.
Ronelle K. (booknerdbookworm) reviewed The Meaning of Matthew: My Son's Murder in Laramie, and a World Transformed on + 5 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Her dedication to bring meaning, change, and good from such a senseless, hateful tragedy is so inspiring to me.
When he finally revealed his sexuality to his mom she responded, "What took you so long to tell me?" I'm praying for a day when everyone could share that level of acceptance.
When he finally revealed his sexuality to his mom she responded, "What took you so long to tell me?" I'm praying for a day when everyone could share that level of acceptance.
Jana S. reviewed The Meaning of Matthew: My Son's Murder in Laramie, and a World Transformed on + 2 more book reviews
Amazing book!!
Kristin D. (kdurham2813) reviewed The Meaning of Matthew: My Son's Murder in Laramie, and a World Transformed on + 753 more book reviews
What an amazing read! Most everyone has probably heard the horrific story of the occurrence that changed Matthew Shepard's family and Laramie, Wyoming, but there is way more to this story then I ever imagined.
I can not indulge too much because it is definitely not worth spoiling, but wow - what a read. I think cried a total of 4 times - and trust me I am not one to blubber on. The details of his life before, the incident and the trial after were heartbreaking and real.
I remember missing an opportunity in college to hear Mrs. Shepard speak and I am kicking myself even more after reading her book filled with her thoughts and accounts of the actions of the two men that impacted and changed her life forever.
I had not read many non-fiction books recently, no reason, just hadn't. So when I found the 2010 Challenge I decided to commit myself to at least 2 non-fiction by renaming the pick your own to non-fiction. I am beyond ecstatic with myself for picking this as my reintroduction into non-fiction literature.
I would recommend this to young, old, men and women - an amazing read.
I can not indulge too much because it is definitely not worth spoiling, but wow - what a read. I think cried a total of 4 times - and trust me I am not one to blubber on. The details of his life before, the incident and the trial after were heartbreaking and real.
I remember missing an opportunity in college to hear Mrs. Shepard speak and I am kicking myself even more after reading her book filled with her thoughts and accounts of the actions of the two men that impacted and changed her life forever.
I had not read many non-fiction books recently, no reason, just hadn't. So when I found the 2010 Challenge I decided to commit myself to at least 2 non-fiction by renaming the pick your own to non-fiction. I am beyond ecstatic with myself for picking this as my reintroduction into non-fiction literature.
I would recommend this to young, old, men and women - an amazing read.
