The article I chose to read, “A Quilt of a Country: Out of Many, One?” by Anna Quindlen focuses on diversity at its best. She talks about numerous different ethnicities, cultures and beliefs that all call America “home”. Quindlen describes America as being built in no ones image because of all the people who come here for a better life, for freedom, from all over the world. She talks about how other countries have had such diversity, yet divided because of them. Quindlen praises America for its diversity and unity, especially after the 9/11 tragedy. She also makes a point that in a way every person of every race balance relies on each other like the Jewish cabbies and Arab passengers, or Arab cabbies and Jewish cabbies. No matter how much the two hate each other, they depend on each other.

I found this article interesting. I liked the way the author made comparisons and analogies. Her idea of diversity is very true, how Americans are so different in so many ways, yet were unified just because of where we live. Tragedies and devastations have sadly but truly brought us together in ways other countries aren’t aware of. Unity is something a country needs, thrives off of, and America has it.