Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
Hi, Peg,
No the sculpture in my book is one I invented but you're right, there were pieces of Rodin's sculptures found at Ground Zero. The founder of Cantor Fitzgerald was an avid Rodin collector and had many in the office lobby. One cast in particular of Rodin's The Thinker was found at Ground Zero but went missing. There's a photo of the damaged statue with a firefighter but then it disappeared and, as far as I know, has never been found. Thanks for the question. Cynthia
No the sculpture in my book is one I invented but you're right, there were pieces of Rodin's sculptures found at Ground Zero. The founder of Cantor Fitzgerald was an avid Rodin collector and had many in the office lobby. One cast in particular of Rodin's The Thinker was found at Ground Zero but went missing. There's a photo of the damaged statue with a firefighter but then it disappeared and, as far as I know, has never been found. Thanks for the question. Cynthia
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Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney:
Hello Cynthia, I am trying to find which chapter your quote: “She was so much better at being alone; being alone came more naturally to her. She led a life of deliberate solitude, and if occasional loneliness crept in, she knew how to work her way out of that particular divot. Or even better, how to sink in and absorb its particular comforts.” comes from? I have read through the book twice and keep seeming to miss it.
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Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney:
I just finished your book and I thought it was amazing! It read easy and I liked the characters, even if they all had some flaws. I also loved the ending, because of what Leo did the family grew closer in a way and he is missing out on it all. My questions is it hasn't already been answered; where did you come up with the idea and will we see this family again in future books?
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