We will always remember 9-11.
In memory of this tragic day in U.S. History, I have three book recommendations for you.
Book Recommendations in Memory of 9-11
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The Only Plane in the Sky by Garret M. Graff
On September 11, 2001, America experienced a devastating attack that killed almost 3,000 innocent civilians and wounded over 25,000 others and caused at least 10 billion dollars of infrastructure and property damage. Garrett Graff tells the story of that day through the voices of those who lived it. From the early hours of September 11 to day’s end, we hear actual accounts from first responders, Twin Tower workers, family members, children, government officials, survivors, military…..a 360-degree picture of the tragic events. This is truly an “own voices” work.
The Day the World Came to Town by Jim DeFede
What if one definition of a hero is simply one who treats a stranger as a member of the family or one who provides towels or toiletries, or offers a shower, or sits to talk, or provides a board game, or prays with or for you, or gives you a ride to town, or takes you to the local pub or shopping?
On 9-11, thirty-eight jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land at Gander International Airport in Newfoundland (Canada). This is the inspiring story of how the people (the heroes) of Gander (a town of barely 10,000) cared for nearly 7,000 passengers with gestures of friendship, acts of kindness, and attitudes of goodwill at a moment’s notice.
Don’t miss the Broadway musical “Come From Away” based on the book.
A Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner
A beautiful scarf with a marigold design connects two women who experience traumatic and personally devastating events almost one hundred years apart. Clara witnesses the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire of 1911 in Manhattan while Taryn witnesses the collapse of the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001. Both young women suffer loss and experience the effects of PTSD. This is a story of their healing journey and their decision to risk love again.
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I was driving on the way home from a hospital appointment with my three week old baby when it was announced on the radio news that a plane had crashed into the tower. By the time I got in and switched on the TV, it was clear it was no accident and like everyone I watched in horror. I genuinely wondered if we’d wake up in the morning and wondered what kind of world I’d brought this child into.
That day is forever etched in our memories. 💔
Graff’s book should be required reading in school curriculums.
Yes!
Of course I remember! I was 42 and working. A co worker came from the Radio Shack next door where TVs were playing and said a plane hit the World Trade Center. I thought she meant a little plane, a two seater. I said, That’s too bad. A half hour later, she came back and said ANOTHER plane hit….I said, WHAT?? What is going on? I went over for a look myself, in time to see the first tower fall….
I read The Only Plane in the Sky and it was fabulous. Made me want to see the videos and read the accounts all over again. I have yet to see the Memorials in person. Now I would very much like to read the one about Gander, Newfoundland.
That day is burned into our memories 💔 The Gander book is an uplifting companion read!
You are so right, Carol. We can never forget this tragic day and all those lives lost. I have read all three of these books, they are wonderful recommendations.
I just came across another book about 9-11 that I’m eager to read for nonfiction November!
And it’s called……
😂 it’s called Cleared for Takeoff (memoir) from an African American female pilot
Thanks, Carol. I’ll have to check it out.