Voices of Healing: Spirit and Unity After 9/11 in the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community

By Icy Smith and A project by Organization of Chinese Americans

As a 2004 Clarion Award Winner, "Voices of Healing: Spirit and Unity After 9/11 in the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community" is the first publication revealing the under-documented experience... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970165420
• ISBN13: 9780970165428
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: East West Discovery Press and Organization of Chinese Americans
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 0.5" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

A profound and impressive tribute

A project specially assembled and presented by the Organization of Chinese Americans, Voices Of Healing: Spirit And Unity After 9/11 In The Asian American And Pacific Islander Community is a profound and impressive tribute to those who perished in the September 11th attacks, including civilians, firefighters, police officers, and emergency rescue workers. Color photography, history, testimonials, and a moving observation of how the attacks and their aftermath changed America forever, as well as the up swell of strength and community that came in response to help the victims and survivors, distinguish this moving memorial account. Most pages have a sidebar flap that can be lifted to reveal an additional piece of insight. Highly recommended.

A view of the extensive aftermath of 9/11 in people's lives

"Voices of Healing" takes a look at the experiences of the Asian American community in the light of September 11 and its aftermath. Through a series of interviews it tells the story of real people and their loss, survival, and life changes as a result of the attack. The people interviewed include nurses, firefighters, police officers, people who lost a loved one, those who cried with someone who did, and those who were caught in the economic aftermath. New York's Chinatown district was devastated by the loss of jobs as travel to New York came almost to a standstill. Businesses closed, people lost their jobs, and the whole area suffered. While this is true of the majority of New York, the Asian American/Pacific Islander community provides a good microcosm view of the situation. Through these interviews Icy Smith brings these people to life so the reader comes to know that these are not just anonymous individuals but real people with families, friends, and real lives that interact with many others in much the same way that all of us do. It also points to the solidarity of this community, as the struggles of a few become the struggles of the many.The book finishes with interviews from Muslim and Sikh Americans as they call for tolerance and understanding. "Voices of Healing" is an interesting read that does an excellent job of presenting the plight of the people through personal interviews.