“And then, on September 11, the world fractured. It's beyond my skill as a writer to capture that day and the days that would follow--the planes, like specters, vanishing into steel and glass; the slow-motion cascade of the towers crumbling into themselves; the ash-covered figures wandering the streets; the anguish and the fear. Nor do I pretend to understand the stark nihilism that drove the terrorists that day and that drives their brethren still. My powers of empathy, my ability to reach into another's heart, cannot penetrate the blank stares of those would murder innocents with abstract, serene satisfaction.”
Quote by Barack Obama
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Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
This memoir delves into the author's journey of self-discovery, examining the complex interplay of race and inheritance. Through a series of personal stories and reflections, the author explores his own identity and the legacy of his family history. more
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