"A lucid, thoughtful, and wide-ranging book . . . David Friend's excellent writing conveys more of the truth of the day than photographs can."--Garrison Keillor, "The New York Times Book Review"
"An elegant and moving examination of the photographic legacy of that day in history. . . . Brings meaning to a terrible time."--"The Times Picayune," New Orleans
"Compelling . . . Surely the most original treatment so far of the cultural impact of the day."--Frank Rich, "The New York Times"
"A tour de force."--"The Oregonian"
"Powerful, riveting . . . Friend is always a profoundly empathetic writer."--"San Francisco Chronicle"