“Life in a war zone inevitably changes a person. . . . Ms. di Giovanni deserves much credit for her ability to shift between the two worlds and still maintain her equilibrium.
“. . . one of the joys of Roger Ebert’s writing [is that]: He invites the reader to participate. . . . [a] stunning memoir.”
Twin is not just Allen Shawn’s story. It serves as a guideline for any person who faces a succession of losses in his life.
According to his only child, Christopher, William F.