Amid the inescapable tragedy that took place on 9/11, a few bore witness to an uncanny turn of events that gave new meaning to their lives.

Amid the inescapable tragedy that took place on 9/11, a few bore witness to an uncanny turn of events that gave new meaning to their lives.

When her son Peter was killed on a hijacked plane on 9/11, Sally Goodrich concluded that life as she knew it was over. But then she found a new mission: building schools in, of all places, the harsh, violence-ridden land of Afghanistan.

Quotes from well-known journalists, musicians and writers on the impact of September 11.

Seeking consolation in a shaky world, Arab-American writer Naomi Shihab Nye finds wisdom in the melodies and memories of the people she loves.