The Legacy Letters

Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
BISAC/Subject: BIO026000, HIS036070, HIS037080
ISBN: 9781101543306, Related ISBNs: 0399537082, 1101543302, 9780399537080, 9781101543306
Classification: Non-Fiction
Number of pages: 272,
Audience: General/trade
Synopsis: Ten years after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the family members of one hundred of the individuals lost on that terrible day look back-and forward-in this inspiring collection of letters.

Filled with love, resilience, humor, wonder, and encouragement, the letters offer a unique perspective on the events of the unforgettable day that forever changed our world.

The authors of these letters are adolescents, teens, young adults, spouses, parents, siblings, nieces, and grandparents. They are first- generation Americans, citizens of other nations, and lifelong New Yorkers. But they all share one thing: They honor their loved ones by living their lives with purpose, and a promise to never forget.

These courageous family members share their grief and loss-and hope- speaking in their own words, with love, courage, and strength enough to inspire us all.

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