WHEN THE WALLS CAME DOWN - DURING AND YEARS AFTER 9/11

(AANEWSWIRE)(MILFORD, CT - November 2, 2004) On September 11, 2001 Ken Greene, who worked at the World Trade Center, stayed behind to assist in the evacuation of thousands of people. His newly released book, "When The Walls Came Down," details what he experienced on that day, as well as his views on politics and race relations after 9/11 from a black American survivor's perspective.

Ken Greene, a former Assistant Director of Aviation at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, received the agency's Civilian Commendation Medal for his heroism on the day of the attack. His book features a chilling, detailed moment-by-moment account of the painstaking walk down the stairs, of remaining in the complex to help others evacuate, and of being in the complex when the south tower fell.

This riveting publication also speaks out about life in America before, during and after the World Trade Center towers fell. According to Greene, "A lot changed on that day. If only for a brief moment, the walls of prejudice, ignorance and division also came down. We were simply people doing everything that we could to assist one another through an unimaginable crisis. We all became true Americans." This was an opportunity lost to heal everyone's pain and get past differences," says Greene.

"When The Walls Came Down" illustrates how much of America has regressed back to a pre-9/11 mindset." It details a personal story of heroism and triumph dealing with walls that existed well before that tragic day, and that for some still remain. It also provides a historical account of enlightened observation and critical analysis of American life from a truly rare perspective.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

An excerpt from "When The Walls Came Down" can viewed on line by visiting www.walls911.com

Ken Greene has appeared on the CBS News Program 48 HOURS, the Biography Channel's "Biography of the Year 2001,"and the CBS Early Show based on his September 11, 2001 experience.

ISBN: 0974531367; $16.95; Sept. 2004
263 pages; 5.5"x 8.5"

Ordering information available at: www.walls911.com

Published by the Passion Profit Company, New York

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