Marian Fontana and her husband, New York City Firefighter Dave Fontana, were about to celebrate their eighth wedding anniversary, but then the call came in, the call that would change the lives of every American. In A Widow’s Walk: A Memoir of 9/11 Marian Fontana shares a deeply personal story of grief, coping, and triumph in the aftermath of 9/11. Fontana recounts the days of searching for her husband, the months of wakes and funerals she attended, the year of battling with the mayor and city to provide rights to the families of 9/11, and the ongoing attempt to explain the loss of his father to her five-year-old son. Beautifully written and mingled with humor, you will step into the life of Marian Fontana and share her grief as well as her triumphs. ( )

Marian Fontana tells of the aftermath of losing her firefighter husband Dave on 9/11. After the tragedy, Marian had a strong support system of family, friends, and even institutions and it was still difficult. Research shows she's found love again, and I wish her the best. ( )

About her year after her firefighter husband died on 9/11. Engrossing, but the similes on every page got irritating. ( )