A Message from Jessie

A Message from Jessie The Incredible True Story of Murder and Miracles in the Heartland by Buck Blodgett. BooksGoSocial. Biographies & Memoirs, Nonfiction (Adult). Pub Date 22 Jun 2015.

First of all, I extend my condolences to this family; I am truly sorry for your loss. This book is a testament to the power of forgiveness and love in its deepest and most difficult aspects. In this book it is written, “I could never forget the sacred sweetness of giving forgiveness when it wasn’t deserved. And I now understood that I would have endless opportunities every day for the rest of my life to practice the habit.” Dr. Blodgett is open about his struggles, his telling clear and uncomplicated as he covers a most distressing subject. An atheist who became a Christian during the aftermath of his only child’s murder, Dr. Blodgett seems to have made good use of the most functional parts of spirituality. Highly recommend. Thanks to NetGalley for providing this ebook for review.

This book captures the route to forgiveness by one family whose child was murdered. It was hard for me to imagine being in that position of being able to forgive before I read this book, but the compassion and selflessness shown by this family has changed my mind. Definitely recommend.

Well written and from the heart. This book is about an amazing young lady, taken from this world to soon. I hope this story saves many young women's lives. Mr. Blodgett chronicles the worst thing to happen in his life. I am going to purchase this book and hand it to my daughter, I hope it wakes her up! I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from Netgalley.

This book ... it destroyed me completely because it's real life. Jessie is the kind of person this world needs and ... it's beautifully written though.

What an inspiring book this is. This book is about the journey that Buck Blodgett had in forgiving the murder of his daughter Jessie and in becoming a Christian from an atheist. It is an emotionally charged book, with the author talking about the loss of his daughter. I admire him so much for the journey he took and how he did it. I don't know that I could have had the strength he had. This book is well written and I really liked this book. I do recommend it.

What an inspiring book this is. The unthinkably true story of the murder of a child and forgiveness by the family. It’s about love and loss, forgiveness and redemption. It is very beautifully written. I highly recommend it.

As I started to read this story about a young girl's senseless murder, I quickly realized that I already knew about the case from watching a Dateline episode. It had attracted my interest because it took place in a small Wisconsin community not far away from where I lived. I realize this book was written quite a few years ago, but the message it delivers is more important than ever. What an inspiring story that a grieving father could turn his family's tragedy into a positive message to share with the world. Thanks to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for a copy to read and review.

The true story of Jessie Blodgett and the legacy she left behind told from her father and founder of the Love>hate project.

wow this was such a heartbreaking and touching read. The strength and love of this father is so incredible. To go through something this horrific yet have the capacity to love and forgive is stunning. The story is told in short extracts but covers everything from the murder to the trial to beyond. His project is an amazing idea. The book is at times hard to read but there's also a lot of hope in it too. I did love the butterfly mentions throughout. As someone who has lost a loved one, its easy to relate, A brilliant, thoughtful read.