They Said She was Crazy

by Kristine E Brickey

Mara Sutherland was the good girl growing up, but when she found herself in the position of unwed mother her freshman year of college, she knew there was only one option. Years later, Mara is on the verge of celebrating the high school graduation of Zane, her pride and joy. Instead, she comes home to find Zanes lifeless body, ended by his own hand.

318 pages, Paperback

Published January 5, 2016

Reviews

[Jill Vowels · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a good read but it was also hard to read about the main character as she dealt with the aftermath of her son’s suicide. I put it down a few times so it took me months to finish it. Parts of it was boring. I was really hoping she’d find out why her son did what he did. I was fascinated with her discoveries and growth. At one point I thought no one would take her seriously as she saw her son’s spirit in animals and things around her. I think I was fascinated with the afterlife because my parents and a brother had recently passed and the main was fresh and I hoped I could communicate with them.

I love that she owned horses and lived in Michigan. I could identify with her in that respect. The author is also from Michigan.

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very powerful read.

[Chels13 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very powerful and emotional read

[Sally Logan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing book to read about a mother's love and the anguish of her son's suicide. It had me crying numerous times due to the pain caused by the young man's death. I hope all whom contemplate suicide will read this and realize the devastation left behind.