WACO, Texas (KWTX) - In 1999, Mary Beth Talley became part of a growing statistic, having survived a mass shooting, however she’s documented that trauma turning it into hope and guidance for others.

In October, Talley came out with her book Not Bad, Just Different.

Her book starts with another shooting she remembers hearing about as did the world - Columbine High School back in April of that year.

As for her story, On September 15, 1999, a gunman shot an killed seven church goers and then himself at Wedgwood Church in Fort Worth, Texas.

It was Homecoming Week and about 200 to 300 youth members gathered for a “See You at the Pole” rally -- after 15 minutes they never got to finish that rally.

Talley says this book was a 3-year project. Year after year as shootings became more prevalen

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