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Wake-Up Call: The Political Education of a 9/11 Widow
WakeUp Call The Political Education of a 9/11 Widow
Author: Kristen Breitweiser
"Sweets, I'm OK. I'm OK. Don't worry. It's not my building," said Kristen Breitweiser's husband on the phone from his office in the second tower. The call ended abruptly and Kristen stared at the television in horror as the second plane hit, and her life--and her country--changed forever. This is the deeply personal, often shocking and ultimatel...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780446579322
ISBN-10: 0446579327
Publication Date: 9/6/2006
Pages: 304
Rating:
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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3.9 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: Warner Books
Book Type: Hardcover
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I was drawn to this account of the 9/11 tragedy. While I found it overly fact-heavy at times, it was well worth the read.
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Kristen courageously shares the minutes, hours and days after the shock of losing her beloved husband in such a tragic way. The bulk of the book is her journey to make a difference in the lives of all of the victim's families through political action.
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