The five best-selling nonfiction hardbacks as measured by placement on four leading lists as of Dec. 31
"Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, and we know that God is not neutral between them." - George W.
"This event has detrivialized our society.
"A man knows not the time of his death.
"We are pursuing them across the country, from north to south and east to west and intend to continue following them wherever they go." -Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld
"We should recognize that seismic events impact on the creative process and that artistic and spiritual rebirth can follow a shattering experience." -Singer-songwriter Paul Simon on the effects of 9/11