Shooter in the Sky: The Inner World of Children Who Kill

As a criminal lawyer I was intrigued to read Shooter on a cross-country flight. As the author would know, most of these kids are first-time offenders, going straight to murder. Dr. Woodhouse captures the torment and confusion that set in when they realise what they have done. Most of them have never seen the inside of a police station, let alone a prison, let alone a maximum security prison. Among the other extremely important issues that this book deals with in such a fine, readable story, is the mess we have made of dealing with our youthful offenders. The boy in this book is not unusual. He should not have been where he was, but this is what we are doing with 13 to 15 year olds who snap. I wish everyone involved with family court, youth offenders, and the related legislation and sentencing would read this pioneering book. The author is a hard-nosed criminologist taking us through this story and process with the artistry and care of a poet. Congratulations to the author, but also to the publisher for being smart, brave and sufficiently prescient to publish this fundamentally informative book. WE NEED MORE OF THE SAME!!

Dr. Woodhouse has entered the mind and soul of Harold Connolly, allowing the first honest glimpse of child violence and its consequences.Both painful and moving, this book should be read by every adolescent, parent and educator to open the lines of communication.Dr. Woodhouse has given us an invaluable tool. Incredible.

'Shooter in the Sky: The Inner World of Children Who Kill' was a fascinating and thought provoking book. The author wrote with a great deal of expertise and yet, spoke and explained things in terms that anyone could understand. I couldn't put the book down! I recommend that everyone read this book. It is about a phenomenon that touches us all.

In Shooter In the Sky Dr. Lauren Woodhouse has presented the urgent social message of child violence with truth and understanding, offering us a working blueprint for comprehension, dialogue and prevention.With incredible compassion and empathy Dr. Woodhouse shows us a child's world before and after violence. Her ability to get inside this child, to become him for the reader is both astounding and a profound gift. This is a revolutionary book. Dr. Woodhouse, thank you.

I had an opportunity to read this book early due to my association with Dr. Woodhouse's publicist. I was stunned, shocked, riveted, moved and VERY informed. This woman has climbed into the soul of this boy who represents so many of our lost and angry young people. The story is incredible - I couldn't put it down - especially given the fact that it has such value as a discussion piece. I have recommended it to my daughter's school and sent a copy to our school board. This book should DEFINITELY BECOME A MOVIE! What a teaching and TOUCHING aid. This author has shaken up the subject of teen violence and given us a safe way in.