Books like Columbine by Dave Cullen
When the 1999 shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado shocked the nation, the narrative that emerged was riddled with myth. In "Columbine," investigative journalist Dave Cullen dedicates a decade to exposing what really happened, drawing on extensive evidence, forensic psychology, and the killers' own writings. The book offers sober portraits of the two shooters, sharply contrasting their motives, and highlights moments of resilience and redemption among survivors and the broader community. Widely praised as a definitive account, it provides a thoroughly researched, fact‑based look at one of the most pivotal school‑shooting events in American history.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Dave Cullen
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