Red, White & Blue in the USA

By Esther Chao and Dick Price

September 11, 2001, the day that the world paused in its rotation. This book is Esther Chao's reaction to what has come to be called 9/11. With it, she hopes to capture a small moment in history, based on her own experiences and observations but drawing together in one place something all Americans shared and will continue to share. In her mind and through her camera, she found connections with the tragic events in New York City; Washington, D.C.; and Shanksville, Pennsylvania to other symbols of America's strength: flag displays in Beverly Hills, where she lives, and Las Vegas, Nevada, where she visits; meetings in New Mexico of surviving Navajo Code Talkers who played such a critical role during World War II; a retrospective from American servicemen who served in this generation's wars; the Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., and the American Cemetery in Normandy where so many American heroes lie. In drawing those threads together, this book expresses Esther's condolences to the people who lost family and friends. Please take it as her appreciation to the people who contribute every day to make our American way of life so special. Book jacket.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 192866203X
• ISBN13: 9781928662037
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Palari Pub
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 5.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 12.5" x 1.5" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Simply wonderful!

This picture book is simply wonderful! I wish I had thought to take pictures like Mrs. Chao during the aftermath of September 11th. So many memories flooded back. I was full of patriotism and American pride when I finally finished paging through the book at 3 o'clock in the morning! Thanks so much for your inspirational pictures!

Beautiful book!

Very beautiful photos of all types of flags, especially American flags. This has some very interesting and unusual pictures of displays of patriotism and some one-of-a-kind shots from Ground Zero. Great book. I recommend it!