On a bright September morning in 2001, seven-year-old Bella Thompson joins her father, Christopher, for what is meant to be a special "bring your daughter to work" day at the World Trade Center. Moments later, their world changes forever.
Through Bella's innocent eyes and her mother Anastasia's aching heart, Two Parts of Me traces one family's journey through unimaginable loss, survival, and the slow, fragile process of healing. From the chaos of that day to the quiet courage required to rebuild a life, this deeply personal story captures both the devastation of 9/11 and the enduring power of love.
Told in alternating voices, the novel explores the two selves we carry after tragedy-the person we were before, and the person we become after. Along the way, Bella finds connection in an unexpected friendship, Anastasia learns she is carrying new life even as she mourns, and together they navigate a future forever marked by the past.
Two Parts of Me is a tender, heart-wrenching, and ultimately hopeful tribute to all those affected by September 11th.