About Books & Literature: Remembering 9/11

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Books & Literature From Emily Faherty, your About Books & Literature Editor Tomorrow, Americans remember the tragic events of September 11, 2001 and pay tribute to the thousands of victims of the terrorist attacks. On this year's Patriots' Day, join us in reflection of the strength and resilience of the nation through the power of books and poetry. Fiction in a Post-9/11 World The world truly changed 12 years ago. And with it, writers found themselves adapting and experimenting with new styles and themes. From Jonathan Safran Foe's Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close to Andre Dubus III's The Garden of Last Days, let's take a look at some of the fiction that was inspired by the all too real events of the day. The New Republic by Lionel Shriver Freedom by Jonathan Franzen Search Related Topics:  literary fiction  historical fiction  jonathan safran foer Memorable Non-Fiction Releases Of course, 9/11 also created a genre of non-fiction all its own. If you're looking for books on the Iraq War and the War on Terrorism, we've put together a list of the most well-written and critically-acclaimed. The Age of Turbulence by Alan Greenspan Review: The Philosophical Challenge of September 11 Search Related Topics:  war on terror  iraq war  books on terrorism For Those Who Don't Remember How do we explain what happened on September 11 to our youngest readers who weren't even born yet? While it's a tough topic for parents or teachers to tackle, these five children's books about 9/11 do a nice job of educating (and not scaring) our kids with their messages of hope and pride. September 11, 2001: Attack on New York City 11 Children's Books That Celebrate America Search Related Topics:  books for gifted children  choosing books for gifted children  holiday activities Finding Hope Through Poetry In the darkest days following the attack, many readers turned to poetry to make sense of their grief, anger, and confusion. Even in the years since, we still find comfort and inspiration in this anthology of poems our Poetry Guides, Bob and Margery, put together after September 11. Poems About Peace "Cement Cloud" by Bob Holman Search Related Topics:  september 11  poems written in response to current events  terrorist attacks Related Searches Literature New Fiction Books How to Books 9 11 Memorial Free Books Featured Articles 'Terrorist' by John Updike 'America the Beautiful' for Kids 12 Patriotic Comic Book Characters Review: 'Americanah' 'Digging to America' by Anne Tyler 'A Nation's Strength' by Ralph Waldo Emerson   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement