Christine Fiorelli Epstein

As you listen to Christine’s story, consider the following questions:

• Describe Christine’s morning on 9/11. How did she learn that something was wrong?
• How did writing help Christine? How is writing important to her life today?
• Christine shares many memories she has of her father before 9/11. Why is it important to remember someone’s life, not just the way they passed away?
• What does Christine’s life look like now that she’s an adult? How might sharing her story help other people who have lost loved ones?

As you listen to Christine’s story, consider the following questions:

• Describe Christine’s morning on 9/11. How did she learn about the attacks at the World Trade Center?
• How did writing help Christine? How has this affected her life since?
• Christine describes her father’s personality and shares many of her happy memories of him. Why is it important for her to focus on his life, not just the way he passed away?
• Christine says in her memoir that “Wednesday morning was on the horizon,” meaning that life continues even after a tragedy. In what ways has Christine’s life changed since 9/11?  How does sharing her story help others?

As you listen to Christine’s story, consider the following questions:

• Describe Christine’s morning on 9/11. How did she learn about the attacks at the World Trade Center?
• What did Christine do as a teenager to process her emotions after losing her father? How has this affected her life since?
• Christine describes her father’s personality and shares many of her fond memories of him. Why is it important for her to focus on his life, not just the way he passed away?
• Christine says in her memoir that “Wednesday morning was on the horizon.” What does this mean to her? What does Christine’s life look like now, and how can her story help other people experiencing loss?