“Zachary’s Choice is soul-bearing and gives voice to the silent agony of all suicide survivors. I felt like I was there and heard the deep crying sound of pain that most people will never hear. This is a story of strength and hope that will touch everyone who carries our cross.”
John Shockley, lost fifteen-year-old son, Johnny, in 2009

“Suzy’s ability to articulate the darkness of grief, the stigma of suicide, and the comfort of Christ is a gift to those living the aftermath of such tragedy. This book grants the bereaved permission to experience the weight of grief without judgment, yet points them to the relentless love of the Holy Comforter. Zachary’s Choice is a sanctuary for those who know the trauma of suicide and child death and an invaluable resource for those who desire to minister to suicide survivors.”
Regina Cyzick Harlow, bereaved mom, pastor, grief companion, and founder of The Sadie Rose Foundation

“‘Things like this don’t happen to Christian, homeschooling families, do they?’ This quote from Zachary’s Choice sums up this deeply expressive memoir about a teen’s suicide that appears to have come from nowhere. Instead of a warning to parents, this book, written by a dedicated mother and foster mother, serves as a comfort to survivors. This memoir is evidence of the limited power we have over others and addresses the guilt and public shame often associated with a suicide death. Zachary’s Choice would be a great resource for people who want to help a survivor but have no experience with suicide.”
Ginny Sparrow, editor, American Association of Suicidology