When You Were Older, Catherine Ryan Hyde, 416 pages

Russell had broken free of his early life in small town Kansas.  He lives in New York, works in the World Trade Center and hasn't been home for 6 years.  All that changes on September 11, 2001.  Running late for work, Russell stops to take the call will change everything.  Over the phone he hears of his Mother's death as he sees the second plane fly into the tower.  Russell must travel home the day following  9/11.  He must make arrangements for his Mom's funeral and take over the care of his mentally challenged older brother.  Back home in small town Kansas Russell reacquaints himself with his brother, finds a new friend, falls in love, and remains enemies with an neighbor.  I enjoyed watching Russell come to terms with all that has happened.  He struggles to do the 'right thing' for his brother and his new Egyptian friends.  The only drawback of the book is that it leaves the reader wanting to more about Russell and his improved future.