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An emotionally powerful book that made me pause and reflect on the choices we take for granted. The author’s honesty and love for his daughter stayed with me long after reading.

Emily Thompson

This memoir feels raw, respectful, and real. It doesn’t sensationalize loss but helps readers understand the true impact of impaired driving on families and communities everywhere across the country today.

Michael Reynolds

I couldn’t put this book down. It’s heartbreaking without being overwhelming, and it changed the way I think about accountability, grief, and the ripple effects of one decision forever deeply.

Sarah Mitchell

I couldn’t put this book down. It’s heartbreaking without being overwhelming, and it changed the way I think about accountability, grief, and the ripple effects of one decision forever deeply.

Sarah Mitchell

A beautifully written and difficult read in the best way. It honors a life lost while urging readers to think twice about choices with lifelong consequences for families everywhere.

Lauren Henderson

This story felt personal, even though I never knew the family. It reminded me how fragile life is and why conversations about drunk driving truly matter for everyone involved today.

Daniel Carter

This book will pull on your heart. It took courage for Jacob and Kari to write this but they believe in the message the book offers. If it can save lives that is the purpose. Jillian did not get a choice to go back and clean up her mess she left behind. Do NOT DRINK AND DRIVE that you do have a choice on so read the book and let the message sink in.

Prentice & Deedra Black

This book will pull on your heart. It took courage for Jacob and Kari to write this but they believe in the message the book offers. If it can save lives that is the purpose. Jillian did not get a choice to go back and clean up her mess she left behind. Do NOT DRINK AND DRIVE that you do have a choice on so read the book and let the message sink in.

Prentice & Deedra Black

From the simultaneously inspiring and heart-wrenching Introduction to the plea to end drinking and driving in the final sentences, In the Messes She Left Behind is a first-hand chronicle of the rarely portrayed grief and attempted recovery of victim’s families. While I chose to reflect on the family and community involved while reading, the book also discusses a darker side of humanity that appears when people with connections have too much to lose.

Cary Brown