It will be a day that will never be forgotten... A touching remembrance of 9/11, The Day The Towers Fell is a mother's poignant tribute to her firefighter son who, along with many heroic and brave comrades, died on that fateful day. Christopher Santora was a dutiful young man, and Maureen Santora's only son, who joined the New York Fire Academy and became a firefighter in January 2001. He would die a hero months later on September 11, 2001. So that the world would never forget, Maureen wrote a book - a colorfully illustrated picture book with artwork by her daughter Patricia - to recall the events of 9/11. First, it describes and shows the everyday scenes before the tragedy took place. It was the first day of school, after all, and some people were late for office - which may have helped save their lives. Then there are the not-so-ordinary scenes during and after the attacks, the planes crashing into the towers, and the panic and terror that were sown on the city's inhabitants. But it also recounts how regular citizens became heroes in their city's time of need, and highlights how goodness and decency will always be there to fight evil and hatred. More than just a book, The Day the Towers Fell is a memorial - to those who died and those who willingly gave up their lives to save as many as they could. And while they may be no longer with us, they are always with us in our hearts - forever remembered.

My Son Christopher is a special tribute stemming from a mother's enduring love and undying memory of her departed son. Readers will meet Christopher, an adorable boy who loved to make a mess, have lots of fun, and exercise a very curious mind. Truly, he was like other energetic, messy, curious boys, made more special because he was his mother's son. Throughout school, he nurtured his various passions in music, sports and intellectual discussions. He joined the band and orchestra and played tennis, basketball and swimming. The opportunities to join honors classes gave him the chance to speak his mind, which he often did, what with the surfeit of opinions his avid reading had generated. Though Christopher's first job was teaching elementary and middle school, his ultimate dream was to become a firefighter. This dream came true in February 2001; he could finally fulfill his desire to help and save lives, and be ranked among the brave public-serving heroes. He wanted to be a good firefighter, and he was. On September 11, 2001, a black day, Christopher lost his life on the line of duty. He perished beside 342 of his fellows, who will forever become part of American history for laying out their lives to rescue others beneath the fiery demise of two crumbling towers. This book is dedicated to and in honor of the fallen, in eternal remembrance of that fateful day. This is also for families who want to remember their loved ones in a special way.