Pieces Falling
Navigating 9/11 with faith, family, and the FDNY

It’s hard not to shed a tear while reading Ann Van Hine’s powerful and moving tribute to her husband and all the lives lost on 9/11. Yet, the author’s story captures how her faith, love for her family, and support of those surrounding her allowed her tell this story. She defines those who lost loved......more

Where were you on 9/11? Piecing Falling is a different perspective on 9/11 as Ann loses her husband who was a New York City firefighter. I appreciated her honestly, reflection on the events that all seemed to blur together and then what she did as she navigates grief. Her faith is admirable and seem......more

One word comes to mind, and that is "WOW!" Thank you so much Ann Van Hine for sharing your story!......more

Pieces Falling is beautifully written and gives the reader a glimpse of the aftermath of September 11th. Ann tells the story of how she and her two daughters face this unimaginable tragedy through faith, family and friends. From the moment I began reading their story, I couldn't put it down. Thank y......more

First and foremost, I think it's important to thank Ann Van Hine for sharing her story. Thank you for being so honest and vulnerable and allowing us to walk beside you if only for a moment. I also think it's important to thank Firefighter Bruce Van Hine for his service to our country. Equally as imp......more