About this title: Shares the experiences of the citizens of Gander, Newfoundland, who were hosts to the more than six thousand passengers of thirty-eight U.S.-bound jetliners forced to land there in the wake of the September 11th attacks.
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Description: Acceptable. Book is in good reading condition. Cover has wear at edges and corners, and may have creases. Spine has wear at edges. Small tear at bottom corner of spine. read more
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Description: Acceptable. Book is in good reading condition. Cover has wear at edges and corners. Spine has wear at edges. Dust jacket has some wear. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: William Morrow
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780060513603ISBN:0060513608
Description: Fine in Like New jacket. Hardcover with dust jacket, Like New (Near Fine), clean, tight, remainder mark on top page edges, slight edge wear to the dust jacket. North American Orders are shipped by kbooks every business day. International orders are shipped on Tuesdays and Friday's. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Date Published: 2003-09-01
ISBN-13:9780060559717ISBN:0060559713
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Edition: First Paperback Edition; First Printing
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Regan Books, NY
Date Published: 2003
Description: Near Fine. Trade Paperback. Almost as new.; The PAPER COVER is about the weight of posterboard. HISTORY. "When thirty-eight jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland, on September 11, 2001, due to the closing of United States airspace, the citizens of this small community and surrounding towns were called upon to care for the thousands of distraught travelers. Their response to this challenge was truly extraordinary...When you read this book, I predict ... read more
Edition: Second Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Harper Collins, New York
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780060513603ISBN:0060513608
Description: Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0060513608. Hbdj, mylar covered, light wear/soil, spine/rear labels, libstamp on flep, pgs clean/white; Ex-Library; 8vo 8"-9" tall; 256 pages. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Regan Books
Date Published: 2003-09-01
ISBN-13:9780060559717ISBN:0060559713
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780060559717ISBN:0060559713
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Description: Fine; Collectible. Collectible stated 1st Edition (HC), 1st printing with 10 full numberline. Tiny scrap on dj (~0.2 cm), otherwise new book. Free deliver confirmation! Satisfaction guaranteed! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Harper Paperbacks
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780060559717ISBN:0060559713
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"I wish I could capture the conversation that results when you try to recommend this book. Here's a try:
Reader: I found this great book, you'd really like it. Friend: Oh, what is it about? Reader: It's about 9/11 ... Friend: (Face contorts into uncomfortable cringe) Reader: ... when all these international flights to the United States were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland and how accomodating the natives were to the strandees. Friend: Let's talk about something else.
While I count myself among the crowd that usually goes as far as possible in the opposite direction whenever a movie (or book) comes out asking us to relive some tragic event, I was intrigued by the positive message of this one. Written less than 12 months after 9/11, Jim DeFede does a remarkable job of avoiding the macabre and focuses instead on the spirit of the living. In the process, he shares a great story.
This book is a highly recommended reminder of the tragedy that brought us all together as a country (and a planet). If they ever make the movie, they'll ruin it, so you should read the book.
p.s. Interesting trivia: The Acknowledgements credits the idea for the book to Judith Regan. I have no doubts in Ms. Regan's ability to know a good story when she hears it, afterall she's infamous for agreeing to publish O.J. Simpson's "If I Did It" before News Corp. nixed the deal."
"It's hard to review the book on its merits and not on the selflessness of the people of Gander, who went so far out of their way to aid the involuntary visitors to their town. I apologize to Mr DeFede that I cannot comment on his prose - the wonderful story shines through so brightly."
"My Grandma recommended I read this book and I was skeptical. I loved it. It was so fitting that this book landed on the top of pile of "books to read" right around Sept 11. It brought back some of the memories and feelings of the day. Full of great examples of human kindness and goodness!!"
"Thank you Jim DeFede for letting people know about the kind and selfless people of Gander, Newfoundland and the surrounding towns. This should have been covered in the media after the 9/11 attacks to show the world that the majority of people are willing to help their fellow humans. This book talks about how the people in Gander put their lives on hold to help the more than 6,000 people stranded on their island when the airplanes they were aboard on 9/11/2001 were told to land in Newfoundland because the USA airports were closed. The diversity of the people was wide range from young to old, religous to non-religous, wealthy to poor, famous to unknown, healthy to those with health issues; and everyone was treated equally. The people of Gander opened up schools, town centers, churches, legion halls, and any other building they could use to house the stranded travellers. They donated towels, clothing, and food from their own homes. The local stores donated supplies for personal needs. Not one traveller was expected to pay for these supplies. If you think that people are not good, you really need to read this book. I had never heard of Gander, Newfoundland and now it is a place I would like to visit."
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