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After the September 11 terrorist attacks, architect Mohammad Khan, an American Muslim, is chosen to design a memorial honoring the victims on Manhattan. Claire Burwell, who lost her husband in the tragedy, becomes his staunchest advocate. As Khan’s plans face scrutiny from outraged relatives, demanding journalists, and opportunistic politicians, Claire must navigate intense personal and public pressures to protect the project and preserve the dignity of remembrance.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Amy Waldman
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