“My name was Salmon, like the fish; first name, Susie. I was fourteen when I was murdered on December 6, 1973…”
I started reading this book in January while at Jury Duty. I purchased this book in 2002 and after getting it home I couldn’t understand what had compelled me to buy it so it stayed on my bookshelf until I finally packed it into a box and put it in storage. A friend of mine gave me her copy in August and insisted I read it. Jury Duty seemed like a good time if any to read it. The Lovely Bones is a must read.
The first page or so left me fighting back tears as this young girl describes her murder, how heaven is for her and how her loved ones are effected. After the first chapter I put it down for a few months and picked it back up in April. I won’t go into great detail in case you haven’t read it but it was one of the most moving stories I have ever read.
Children are precious. I do not have children yet but I could not EVER imagine having to go through the loss of a child to such horrid means. It is a scary thought to teach your child the dangers of strangers and to yet be polite and respectful simultaneously.
My heart goes out to those who have lost a child, by any means. If you haven’t read this and plan to do so, you’ll read it and never be the same!
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