The Submission by Amy Waldman

The Submission by Amy Waldman
4 Stars

With the 9/11 terrorist attacks still fresh in everyone's mind, a jury is formed to vote on memorial designs. Among the jury members is Claire, who lost her husband during the attack, finds herself at the center of the controversy. When it is revealed that the winner of the design contest is a man named Mohammad, an American born citizen, the jury quickly changes their mind. What follows is an outpouring of not only disgust but support as well. The jury finds itself trying to decide if they keep the design or choose another one. The story follows several view points to include Mohammad, Claire, one of the jury leaders, and a Muslim woman who lost her husband during the attack.

This was a good, thought provoking book. I enjoyed the different view points throughout the story.