In what way does the nonfiction book, A Mother’s Reckoning, act as a confessional?

In many ways, the memoir acts as a confessional, allowing the author to explore the gravity of emotions experienced in the aftermath of the tragedy. Sue's writing encapsulates the venerability of loss, and the internal battle to overcome the anger, shame, and guilt surrounding her son's actions. While the memoir stays true to the events and reflections of the author, it makes a point to address current events to illustrate how prevalent many of these issues continue to be. Ultimately, it is the author's goal to not only share her own heart-wrenching tale of loss and grief, but share poignant information to other parents in order to prevent future renditions of the Columbine tragedy.