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Book Description
9/11: The Day That Defined a Generation Where were you on 9/11? That
question has become part of the fabric of our lives as Americans. On
that bright, sunny day, none of us had any idea what was in store and
how it would change our lives. Depending on what part of the country you
lived in, you may not have known anything was going on until several
hours after the first plane struck. You may not have heard the news
until you got to work, turned on your car radio, or received a call from
a loved one asking if you had seen or heard the news. Ashes Ashes the
Twins Fall Down is a look at the events of 9/11 from personal and
informational perspectives. Author, Pauline Hawkins, who lived in Texas
at the time of the attacks, shares her experience of 9/11, and its
repercussions for her family, her job, and how she viewed the world.
Pauline's story of coping with the news, reframing how she thought about
America and the world, and making a conscious decision to become
better-informed will resonate with anyone who lived through 9/11. In
addition to her personal testimony, Pauline provides a thought-provoking
context for the events of 9/11, including political background, social
commentary, and reflections on the contributions of everyday heroes.
You'll come away from this book both enlightened and comforted by
Pauline's honesty and common sense, as well as her heartfelt
appreciation of those who sacrificed for our country, and those who
continue to work toward healing and rebuilding.
Editorial Reviews
From the Author
When I sat down to actually write this book, my expectation was simply
to put a few words on paper to work through my own grieving process for
9/11. However, I soon found out that the more I said, the more I had to
say. Once I started writing, it was as though the emotional floodgates
opened, and all the memories came back -- memories that beckoned to be
put on paper. I soon realized that while everyone talked about what
happened in New York, at the Pentagon, and in the field in Pennsylvania,
very little had been said about how that day affected those of us
outside of those areas. An entire country, and world, were affected that
day. Lives were changed, security lost, and our story should be shared
as well. My hope is that you will find this book not only enjoyable but
also informative and thought-provoking. I truly have enjoyed sitting
down and sharing on these pages my experiences associated with 9/11 and
the days and years following.
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