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The Light in 9/11
Shocked by Kindness, Healed by Love
Within weeks of 9/11, Lisa Luckett vowed that she would make something good come from the nightmare of the death of her husband and all the others in the devastating event that changed our world forever.
With a warrior’s will, Lisa reframed her struggle and pain into a fast track for personal growth and positive change for herself and for her young family.
The Light in 9/11: Shocked by Kindness, Healed by Love is the story of her inspiring journey that came from having an open mind, perseverance, and a different perspective. What she discovered is how the power of kindness can make the world a better place.
With three small children and a country brought to its knees with shock and horror, Lisa Luckett chose a different path to navigate the devastation and find answers in the chaos. With courage and fortitude, she leaned into the struggle and broke free of traditional rules to emerge from the wreckage into the light.
For her, 9/11 became the catalyst to confront a lifetime of confusion. That confrontation led to profound breakthroughs and understanding showing her a beautiful future.
Lisa’s relatable story and pragmatic voice will resonate with readers facing today’s fearful, changing times. It shows how calm minds and voices of reason can find the lessons, the wisdom, and the beacons of light that exist within any trauma.
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Reviews for The Light in 9/11
Lisa Luckett brings an unsparing eye, an open heart, and a survivor’s resilience to this deeply personal account of losing her young husband, Ted, on 9/11, and suddenly confronting single parenthood to three children. The aftermath of the worst terrorist attack in modern American history forces her to reckon with long-buried family secrets and the ancestral ghosts who haunted her childhood. What emerges is a master class in self discovery, acceptance, and the power of love.”
Kevin Ryan, author of Almost Home: Helping Kids Move from Homelessness to Hope
We all remember where we were and what we were doing when the twin towers were hit on September 11, 2001. It was a psychic and physical blow to people around the world. But for Lisa Luckett the events of that day were personal. This book describes the day her husband Ted went to work and didn’t come back. But this is a book about hope, about love, family, heartbreak, and resilience. It’s about how one person can choose hope over despair, and life over endless sorrow. It’s a story that will inspire and enlighten anyone who reads it.
Bar Scott--author of The Present Giver and singer/songwriter/composer of Parachute, Grapes and Seeds and other albums
This BEAUTIFULLY written book provides the reader and the greater world with vital information to consider related to how one heals the space within oneself - even in the horrific space of trauma, disaster, terrorism and death. This book showcases the strength we all have hiding beneath our fears and worst nightmares. Lisa Luckett has provided the world with a great gift - to remember that no matter what is going on in our external world - we are never alone. Ultimately - that we are here to help one another with our compassion, our love, and our kindness. This book made me cry, laugh-out-loud and truly reflect on the beauty of humanity and the real meaning of life by remembering that life is the greatest gift and miracle we are all able to share with one another and that love and kindness is in fact the light that heals us from the inside out.
Paul Luftenegger, International singer/songwriter/composer -- Faith, Miracle of You, Love Expanding Love and other albums
Lisa Luckett is a living example that life itself is the most magnificent teacher. Life transformation is available for everyone, even from the darkest hour of our lives. A truly remarkable book of hope and empowerment at a time when humanity, person by person, needs to heal emotional wounds and free ourselves of the numbing grip of fear and move forward into lives of love, joy, and abundance. Lisa says it´s easy. Just be kind and let kindness be.
Trude Dybendahl, Olympic medalist, author, speaker, and life coach, Norway
The message Lisa delivers in this beautiful book is both timely and timeless. 9/11 presented most of us with a specific, harsh wake up call -- no one gets out of life without some loss, pain, or trauma. The book’s greatest gift is the reminder that we have free will. We can choose to adopt the victim or ‘poor me’ mentality or decide that life is happening for us and opt for a more courageous, honest role in our life’s journey. Lisa is the epitome of a triumphant hero, accepting the painful lessons of life with grace and passing on the wisdom and hope she discovered to the rest of the world.
Andrea Pennington, MD, C.Ac--author of “I Love You, Me! My Journey of Overcoming Depression and Finding Real Self Love
This is the post 9/11 story we've been waiting for. With honesty, insight, and hope, Lisa's writing will inspire you to seize your personal power. Whatever your struggle, you'll see yourself in her journey. I had a front row seat to Lisa's transformation, as her children's school principal. And now, as her friend, I am grateful for all Lisa, and this amazing book, has taught me.
Jamie Sussel Turner, author of Less Stress Business and Less Stress Life, business coach and speaker
Lisa's words moved through me viscerally as my eyes filled with tears. This gem speaks secrets to the heart, which longs for connection, nurturing, safety and understanding. When you read Lisa's book, chances are you will find the courage to share the secret parts of you that you hold unworthy or shameful. That is Lisa's gift. When you read her words you can feel yourself in her heart. This book is certainly a journey of love. What a gift it is to hold it in your hands.
Karena Virginia, co-author of Essential Kundalini Yoga, spiritual mentor and life coach
This book captures the roller coaster ride of emotions when enduring a traumatic loss. Lisa Luckett takes us on a journey of shock, confusion, pain, and creativity into the light. Her honesty, authenticity and tenacity are expressed and readers will certainly find a piece of themselves in this book. Most importantly, everyone will find answers for the aches they encounter along the journey of life. This book is brilliant, powerful, and spot on! A must read!
Sister Jenna, Director, Brahma Kumaris, Washington, D.C. Host, America Meditating Radio
Lisa’s Story
Lisa Luckett is a social visionary, an activist for kindness, and an advocate of gaining wisdom by experiencing life head-on. Her mantra “Choose Courage” is the foundation of her social vision reminding us that we are strong, resilient, and have a choice in how we live our lives.
Lisa is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and mother of three young adults. As a 9/11 widow, single mother, and breast cancer survivor, she knows the value of life’s struggles and sees the light or silver lining in every situation.
Lisa is the Founder of Cozmeena Enlightened Living—a brand of kindness. Cozmeena is a lifestyle brand and social movement based on the foundational elements of warmth, comfort care, consideration, grace and decency.