Let the Great World Spin …
I love Philippe Petit in Man on Wire, and Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann (which starts with Petit’s amazing walk in New York’s skies) captured some of the magic.
Let the Great World Spin was described as “The first great 9/11 novel” by Esquire Magazine, says McCann’s site.
By the way, Man on Wire (about Petit’s walk between the World Trade Centers) is an absolutely engrossing ‘family’ film. We all watched it one night, my dad and my seven year old twins. And then we watched it again the next morning. Transfixed. For the adults, there was a certain post Sept. 11 fascination and horror. For the kids, there was just gob-smacking amazement.
For a great book club activity, consider a screening of the film (or the first 20 minutes) before discussing the book.
That’s my plan. We’re doing Let the Great World Spin for our next book club. Will let you know whether it was a conversation starter or killer.
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About the Author: Julie Power is a writer and editor with experience in both the United States and Australia. After living in the United States for 16 years, she recently returned to live in Sydney with her husband and twin boys (9 years old).
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