Location: United States
Member Since: March 08, 2010
Christine Cullinan
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- Einstein's Shutter
on April 03, 2010
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I remember where I was on 9/11. I was visiting my Granny in the bay area, when she woke me up saying that explosions were hitting the World Trade Center. Together we watched the news in horror as the events unfolded. We were under attack. Imagine going through the shock that all of us felt, but in person. Einstein's Shutter provides a fabulous imagery of New York City for those of us that have never had the chance to visit....the subways belching out people and scents of body odor, garlic, and other unpleasantness; the lights of the Chrysler Building at night; the street sellers on the corner, and so on. The most intriguing thing about this book for me was the description of being there in person for 9/11 and in the aftermath. As a nation, we all grieved and recovered from the reality that we had been attacked and thousands had died. It's a different thing when you're mourning next to the smoldering ashes. The poignant tales of walking past families waiting to hear from their loved ones that worked in the buildings, and trying to go out to dinner and resume a sense of normalcy in the wake of the tragedy, are striking. Yet, even more striking, is the story of a regular guy, his relationships, and his search for faith in something, anything, that will make his world make sense. In friendships, relationships, and his professional life, the author struggles to find meaning, a purpose, to feel fulfillment. The end result is not always what we expect, however there are lessons to be learned at every turn. This is an excellent memoir, heartfelt, genuine, and funny at times as well. I highly recommend it to anyone that has ever wondered what else is out there.