I Choose to Be Happy: A School Shooting Survivor's Triumph Over Tragedy, Paperback

Contributor(s):

• Author: Missy Jenkins
• Author: Willliam Croyle
• Author: William Croyle

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.
 
Review citations

• School Library Journal - pg. 164 - 03/01/2009
• Voice of Youth Advocates / Below Average - 06/01/2009
• Voice of Youth Advocates / Excellent - 06/01/2009
• Voice of Youth Advocates / Recommended - Better Than Most - 06/01/2009