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Dear Marian,
Our family just wanted to send your family love, hope, happiness, and of course-laughter at this most beautiful of seasons. I have read your book three times and still can't get through it without crying. We are so looking forward to your new book. That was one of the saddest things about this book was that when it ended we didn't know what happened to both you and Aidan and your friends and family. That you were able to find love again just truly warmed our hearts. Thank you Marian for, what must have been, every gut-wrenching word in both books. You infused it all with love, laughter, and hope. Dave must be so proud!:)
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Loved the book. It was very touching and kept me in tears. My heart goes out to you and everyone else that suffered that day. It's a day we will always remember. Just wondering if you had planned on writing any more books? Any fiction perhaps? Just a thought. You're a very talented writer, I like your style.
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Dearest Marian,
We met on a trip you made to California with Leah years ago. I used to live in the Bronx,across the hall from your Dad and Aunt Sheila, Grandma Sylvia, (The Gadilla,) and Grandpa Joe Goldstein. My parents were Gloria and Izzy Schwartz, and your Aunt Sheila married my Uncle Dave, (uncle by marriage.) Our cousins are cousins. Hello again.
I was in California on 9/11 and although I didn't lose anyone personally, I could not stop crying for well over a month. I took the entire devastation very personally, and it took me this long to finally read your book.
I must tell you that my tears stained many pages, and my laughter ripped through chapters. You were able to capture this time with such honesty, humanity, clarity, humor and searing pain. Kudos to your writing skills and to your bravery in telling it like you saw and felt it.
Your parents came to my parents house before they died and after my Mother passed. It felt very personal reading your book, and although I don't know you, I feel like I do.
I am writing to thank you for helping my healing. The trauma of the atrocity never really goes away, it just gets muted a little more each year.
I am wishing you and your family all the love in the world, and beyond. I am sorry I never got to meet Dave, but your loving account of him was a gift. Thank you so much, and God Bless you. The strength you found to be a voice for others when you could barely stand yourself was an act of Divine Intervention. You are a blessing, and so blessed. You have my deepest admiration, respect and love. Nike Schwartz
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Dear Marian,
I read your book three years ago, right after the death of my husband in a bicyling accident. Your honesty and courage inspired me to do something positive in the aftermath of Phil's loss. As a result I have planned the first annual National Conference on Widowhood-- an undertaking I would never have imagined in those first miserable months after Phil died. But by learning to reach out to others in pain, instead of focusing inward on my own pain, I have been blessed to offer support to widows around the country. Currently we have twenty-three speakers presenting at the conference from twelve different states, and will be celebrating the idea that tomorrow can be a new day.One of the workshops that will be offered at the conference is a panel of widowed authors discussing how their writing affected their grief and how their grief affected their writing. We would love to have you join us to share your thoughts on this topic, and join in the celebration of life and hope that this event intends. Thank you for inspiring me. Thank you for your courage. And thank you for providing an example of how to move forward when life seems unbearably painful.
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Salut! Informative, good design, well done!
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anonymous
10/22/2008 -- 11:10 am |
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Can I just say few warm words ;) It's so nice here, good atmosphere, well done :)!
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Anna
10/21/2008 -- 03:10 pm |
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Good afternoon friends ;) Just want to say thanks, for your help and all information. Here I can find all information I need! ;)
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Lily
10/20/2008 -- 11:10 am |
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Hola ;) Yesterday I was browsing and came here, still wanna come back ;) Would like to chat ;)
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anonymous
10/19/2008 -- 07:10 am |
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Hey guys! Thanks for the invitation so much. I will try to come back as soon as possible. ;)
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Jenny
10/17/2008 -- 05:10 pm |
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U know guys I just want to say hello :) Keep in touch ;)
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Dear Marian
I have just read for the 2nd time your wonderful book . I have thought of you many times on my trips to New York a city i love so much. I gave my husband the book to read and he also fell in love with it and could not put it down. You are without a doubt my Hero , the way you handled the horiffic card that life dealt you , words cannot describe. I hope from the bottom of my heart that you have found a life full of peace and happiness. You are truly a gifted writer and i do hope you continue to write and touch people hearts with your wit and charisma the way you have touched mine
Also when i visited New York after 9/ 11 i felt that i did not want to visit the ground zero as a mark of respect not wanting to see it as almost a tourist attraction but we went the wrong way one day trying to meet up with friends who were meeting us in that area, as my husband and I walked past we glanced up for what was nothing more than a mere second at the memorial board full of names and both are eyes saw Daves name at the same time we both looked at each other and we smiled in disbelief that our eyes had fallen on that exact spot.
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Your book captured my attention so strongly that reading it was almost all I did for two days straight. This was a side to 9/11 that I had not heard that much about, but was glad that you had the courage to share. It will be one of only a few books that I hold dear and pull out to read at least once a year. It makes me wonder how people can continue to go about their daily lives when so much has been lost, and could potentially happen again.
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Dear Marian,
I just started to read you book. I came across it when i saw a huge portrait book for 9/11. I have had a hard time reading it because i keep crying. I cant imagine your loss but i feel your pain. It is most difficult to lose someone whom you love as much as you loved Dave. In the photos you can see the love that he had for you and your son Aidan. Even though its been 7 yrs i know the pain is still as fresh as it was back then. I wish you well and must state the amazing strength you have shown. I also applaud you for doing what you felt was right and all the fellow widows who lost loved ones to an Evil Evil man. Just remember Dave will always be w/you and will love you and your son forever....my warmest regards.
Susan Edmiston
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Dear Marian,
I finished reading your book about a year ago. I loved it, it made me see life a different way. I admire you so much. I know those where the hardest moments at a point in your life. Today when i woke up this morning and i realized it was 9/11 I remembered you and your family. May god bless you and yours in this horrible anniversary. Stay strong, I wish you the best. I think your a great person.
Sincerely,
Jessica
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Marian,
I read your book about a year ago and it took me about a year to read thru it. It was an incredible book and I couldn't get thru it all at once because it made me cry so hard. It was such an amazing book and I think you are such a strong women. You've truly inspired me thru your book. I wish you the best of luck. Stay Strong. Stay strong on this awful anniversity.
Tiffany Piper
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