"Matthew's killers have been tried, convicted and sentenced, but Sandra Martins-Toner and her family can't escape their grief, and the overwhelming sense of loss. They have chanelled their anguish into affirmative action for victims. 'The Last Six Minutes' is the true account of the random and violent murder of 16 year old Matthew Martins, and his family's journey through the Canadian Criminal Justice System. Now the family is faced with the Killers appeal, and the torment of perhaps being subjected to yet another lengthy trial."
Superbly written, which is why the book transcends the basic story of survival. Steve Callahan's ample opportunities for introspection weren't wasted, and this makes some of the best reading. In addition, reading this book is like watching a movie where the hero seems most certainly fated to die, buy you know he won't(or "doesn't" in this case). I eventually wanted to just skip to the rescue because I couldn't bear to read of any more disappointment, disillusionment, equipment loss or failures, or physical or mental suffering. Right up there with my favorite true-life read, "Hacksaw".
I have currently outsourced this review to India, thus freeing up my thoughts for more productive & profitable endeavors. See? I read the book! LATE NOTE: Just got the review back -- it says, "Veddy, veddy goot. It is as a delightful disport in which you are must to read it".
