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Faces of Hope: Babies Born on 9/11 [Paperback]

Christine Naman
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Book Description

September 1, 2002

September 11, 2001, will forever be etched into our memories as a day of tragedy and despair. Yet, in spite of the fact that so many lives were lost in an instant, there is hope for our future. It lives in the innocence and beauty of newborn babies; proof that life is a circle and that hope always exists, even in the direst of circumstances.

In this delightful book, Christine Pisera Naman, whose son Trevor was born on that fateful day, has gathered together striking black-and-white photos of her child and forty-nine other babies who share the same birthday. Gathered from each of the fifty states in the union, these shining faces give hope to our nation as its citizens reflect on the anniversary of September 11.

With simple eloquence, the author shares two wishes that she has for each little one, such as:

  • I hope that you find good in all people.
  • I hope you catch snowflakes on your tongue.
  • I hope you always have more than you need and share your plenty.
  • I hope you are someone's dream come true.

Through the smiling photos of these precious babies, readers will remember that, even in tragedy, there is always a ray of sunshine. With new life, there is always hope.

A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated the Twin Towers Orphan Fund Charity.


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From the Inside Flap

"Babies are bits of stardust blown from the hand of God. Lucky the woman who knows the pangs of birth for she has held a star." --Larry Barretto

Having a baby on any day is a special experience. Having a baby on September 11, 2001, is especially unique. In the stillness of night, Christine Pisera Naman gazed lovingly at her newborn baby and wondered why he had been born on the most tragic day in modern American history. As she stroked his tiny hand, she heard herself say, "Babies come when they are supposed to come," a phrase she had been telling everyone who called that day and mentioned the auspiciousness of her son Trevor's birth date.

She said, "I began to realize my baby–and all the of the ones who joined him being born on that day–had a very special purpose. They were born to provide life, hope and goodness to a world on a day when it needed it most."

Within the pages of this book, you will find all that is good in life through the pure joy that shines through the eyes of every child. Through their innocence, trust and potential to make a positive difference, we remember what is right with the world.

About the Author

Christine Pisera Naman lives in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, with her husband and three small children. She is currently writing two other books: Caterpillar Kisses, a collection of short stories inspired by her experiences as a Kindergarten teacher, and I Still Love You Like That, a collection of stories about the love within families. Faces of Hope is her first book.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: HCI (September 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0757300979
  • ISBN-13: 978-0757300974
  • Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 6.3 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #914,606 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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It made this book very poignant for me. Grandma G  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
My son is the Massachusetts baby, Duncan, and I am proud to contribute his smiling face to this book. Andrew W Priestley  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Faces of Hope September 4, 2002
Format:Paperback
Faces of Hope is a must read for anyone searching for good on a day that is fraught with sadness. Although the world will never forget what happened on September 11, 2001, Christine Naman's book will provide you with an insight that guarantees hope for the future. I promise!

It's very difficult to realize that all of us were blessed, not only as a country, but as a people, on that unforgetable day. But we were! Faces of Hope illustrates, not once, but 50 times, just how blessed we actually were.

Read this book and buy copies for your friends, because everyone needs to be reminded, that without hope, we have no future. Thank you Christine for writing this book. You have made the world a better place!

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Babies Bring Light to a day full of Darkness.... September 5, 2003
By Judi
Format:Paperback
Faces of Hope Babies Born on 9/11 is a wonderful book that brings light to our world when many stood in darkness after the terrorists attacks almost two years ago. It was written
by Christine Piersa Naman to be a message of hope to a world
that was forever changed that day. Other books have been written
about the tragedy, the stories of those who lost loved ones, how we could have avoided the tragedy, etc...I think Christine was trying to share some of the goodness left in our world with those who felt and are still feeling such sadness and loss. She mentions in her book, "With new life, there is always hope." I think Faces of Hope provides a smile, a ray of sunshine, when many are still hurting and need it most.
"A baby is God's opinion that the world should go on." -Carl Sandburg another quote from the book says it perfectly. Americans are going on, moving forward but we will never forget the courage and bravery of those who lost lives that
day. This book was to all of those people, their families and anyone needing to believe in a little goodness again! Christine Naman was able to put in words what so many of us were thinking and feeling on 9/11/2001 "What kind of world did we bring our babies into?" Her book doesn't have the answers just a little hope in the faces of 50 babies shown on the pages (50 babies out of 8,000 plus born on 9/11). The babies born that day can never replace those who lost lives; bring new hope...definitely!.. I highly recommend this book!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Tragedy/Hope/Tragedy January 13, 2011
Format:Paperback
I didn't read this book when it was published never heard of it till the Tucson tragedy. I think this book was a reminder of how a day like 9/11 can be so unbearably sad and tragic for the lives lost and the families who have lost those they loved. Yet at the same time be a day of hope, love, joy and congrats to the mothers and family who waited 9 long months to meet the tiny new love of their lives.
My cousin was born on July 27th and 22 years later to the day she was murdered. That day for my aunt was a day that brought love and joy into her life then 22 years later that day brought grief and sadness.
Now with the tragic loss of one of those who gave someone joy and hope on 9/11, a day most all felt sadness we are reminded yet again that with the grief over the loss of the innocent someone somewhere was experiencing the love and joy that Christina's mother and family had felt the day she was born. We cant have joy without sorrow, love without sadness and hope without grief. To those who have lost my heart and prayers go out to you. I dont understand Him at times but I believe in Him, may God give us the strength we need to accept the things we cannot change.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Faces of hope
Way too curte. I hope there is a follow up at age 18 and 24, when most may be out of college.
Published 1 month ago by Julie B. Carson
2.0 out of 5 stars Less than you'd expect
I bought this for my daughter who was also born on 9/11. The book is small 6"x6",
and the photos are grainyand low quality. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Chris Francis
5.0 out of 5 stars Faces of Hope: Babies Born on 9/11
A wonderful book in a small package. I would highly recommend it. In the worst horror - there is always hope... and on that dark day, these little miracles proved that. Read more
Published 20 months ago by ShirleyB
1.0 out of 5 stars baby pictures, nothing more
This is a small book 6x6 and it is just pictures of babies born on 9/11. Nothing about how the families were changed or moved by the tragedy. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Patricia Heyes
1.0 out of 5 stars Does not doo 9/11 babies justice
Book does not list very many babies born on 09/11. Does not do justice to the babies born on 09/11
Published on May 3, 2011 by TurkF26
5.0 out of 5 stars Very emotional
One of the children in the book was Christina Taylor-Green, who was killed during the shooting in Tucson on January 8, 2011. It made this book very poignant for me.
Published on February 16, 2011 by Grandma G
5.0 out of 5 stars Faces of Hope, Babies Born on 9/11
Nice keepsake of a baby born on 9/11 who lost her life needlessly and tragically in the Arizona gun shooting.
Published on February 16, 2011 by William Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars Misunderstanding of Babies Born on 9/11
I heard about the existence of the book, unfortunately based upon the shooting of the little girl in Arizona, that she was a 9/11 baby. Read more
Published on February 15, 2011 by hello dolly
5.0 out of 5 stars Christian Taylor Green
Christina Taylor Green was featured in this book. She recently was shot in the tragic Rep Gifford attempted assassination/shooting. Read more
Published on January 9, 2011 by Telika Howard
5.0 out of 5 stars gods little angels
what a beautiful book on babies born on such a terrible day in the world.so many innocent lives were taken on that day and so many new lifes were coming into the world. Read more
Published on January 9, 2011 by loriannie
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