The moment I knew: Days after September 11, we flew through turbulence - all I could say was ‘I love you’
Author Scott Westerfeld reflects on his early relationship with Justine Larbalestier, which began in the shadow of the September 11 attacks. The piece explores how they navigated the uncertainty of the time while building a life together in the literary world.
Why it matters
Personal narratives provide human context to historical events, illustrating how individuals maintain personal connections during periods of global crisis.
‘With the world reorganising itself, we had to let each other feel the weight of history, but also remind each other to taste the wine in front of us’: Scott Westerfeld and Justine Larbalestier eloping on their wedding day, in upstate New York, 2001. ‘With the world reorganising itself, we had to let each other feel the weight of history, but also remind each other to taste the wine in front of us’: Scott Westerfeld and Justine Larbalestier eloping on their wedding day, in upstate New York, 2001. The moment I knew Australian lifestyle The moment I knew: Days after September 11, we flew through turbulence – all I could say was ‘I love you’ In 2001, Scott Westerfeld travelled from New York City to Sydney to see Justine Larbalestier. In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, they navigated the crisis as best they could, together
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