Rachel's Tears: The Spiritual Journey Of Columbine Martyr Rachel Scott
Rachel's Tears: The Spiritual Journey of Columbine Martyr Rachel Scott is a non-fiction book about Rachel Scott, one of the victims of the Columbine High School massacre.
Written by her parents, including her journal entries, it is part of a nation-wide school outreach program and ministry. They present Rachel as being killed for her Christian affirmation.
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