Books/Video on Rachel Scott and Columbine:
Rachel’s Tears-
The spiritual journey of Columbine Martyr Rachel Scott. Written by her parents Beth Nimmo and Darrell Scott, the two get personal about the life and death of their daughter, telling about how her daughter impacted the lives of practically everyone she came in contact with. This book also features excerpts from Rachel’s private journals, taking you into the mind of a typical Christian teenager just wanting to make a difference for her Father in Heaven. After reading this book I was so inspired to just live every moment for the Lord. This book will touch your heart and make you think about your life and how you should be living.
Chain Reaction-
Unlike Rachel’s Tears this is more of a challenge than a biography. Written by her father Darrell Scott, he takes an essay called “My Ethics my Codes for life” that his daughter wrote and explores it in depth. This book will have you thinking about how you want to live.
Rachel Smiles-
She dared to dream- my little girl. That through God’s grace- she’d change the world. Her heart of faith was like a child’s. Now Rachel’s tears have turned to smiles. – Darrell Scott. This book tells the stories of people who have been impacted by Rachel’s story. This book tells about how something as horrible as the Columbine shootings can bring healing and hope to everyone.
The journals of Rachel Scott-
This is a unique book written like Rachel was writing about her own life. It shows that Rachel was just an ordinary teenager that had struggles with issues just like every other teen these days. This book will take you into the mind of a girl who one day was the star of her school play and the next day a victim of the most fatal school shooting in America’s history. “Go after God. Whatever it takes, do it. And don’t give the excuse, I am just a teenager or I’ll do that when I grow up, because it doesn’t work that way. God wants to know you NOW.”– Rachel Joy Scott
The Martyrs’ Torch-
Told through the eyes of Rachel’s pastor, Bruce Porter. On April 20th Rachel dropped a blood stained torch, who will pick up the torch that Rachel dropped? Were the words that Bruce Porter spoke to a grieving community right after the horrific shootings. Will you pick up the torch? This book gives incredible insight to the emotional struggles the community faced after the tragedy.
Day of Reckoning-
Columbine and the Search for America’s Soul. A heartfelt look at the Columbine shootings from an award-winning journalist Wendy Murray Zoba. This book brings God into the picture of Columbine. The day is forever marked in a nation’s memory Columbine High School students Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, with chilling detachment carried guns into their affluent, suburban Denver school and killed thirteen people. The tragedy drove millions to ask what it is about the American way of life that can turn a schoolhouse into a slaughterhouse, and pushed into the media searching discussions of profound religious subjects such as martyrdom and the meaning of the cross.
The Untold Stories of Columbine- VIDEO
After you see this video, you will really know Rachel Joy Scott and her father Darrell. You'll know what is possible when a youth dedicates her life to Jesus Christ. You'll know how a senseless tragedy can lead to an incredible change in the lives of so many people. You'll be led to examine your own life, and if you're a parent, how your life has affected your child's life. Then how a young teen's story has affected everyone who hears it, or even hears of it. You'll cry as Darrell Scott selflessly bares his soul and the souls of his family. You'll be uplifted, most of all, and want to share this with everyone you know. And after seeing this video, you'll hit your knees that night and thank Jesus for His mercy in your life. -Tim Sanderford.