edie3
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Post by edie3 on Aug 26, 2024 23:14:51 GMT
is only $1.99 on Amazon. It is probably the best book written about 9/11, and should be required reading for everyone, in my opinion.
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Post by mnmloveli on Aug 26, 2024 23:54:40 GMT
Great emotional read ! I read every year in September.
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Post by momx1 on Aug 27, 2024 0:03:46 GMT
It is probably the best book written about 9/11, and should be required reading for everyone, in my opinion. Totally agree but I have to read it in little spurts because I just cry almost the whole time I’m reading. |
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Post by Linda on Aug 27, 2024 0:10:16 GMT
Thanks - I just put it on hold from the library
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Post by anniebeth24 on Aug 27, 2024 0:10:52 GMT
I don't keep a lot of books and donate most of them to the library soon after reading. That one has stayed on my shelf. Good reminder to re-read it as we approach September 11.
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Post by AussieMeg on Aug 27, 2024 1:11:50 GMT
Damn, it's $13 here (still fairly cheap, but not $1.99 cheap!)
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Post by breetheflea on Aug 27, 2024 1:53:36 GMT
I read it last year, from the library. It was really good.
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valincal
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Post by valincal on Aug 27, 2024 2:49:47 GMT
It is probably the best book written about 9/11, and should be required reading for everyone, in my opinion. Totally agree but I have to read it in little spurts because I just cry almost the whole time I’m reading. I want to read it but emotionally I’m not sure if I’m ready. 😞 |
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Post by fuji on Aug 27, 2024 3:00:59 GMT
One of the best books I have ever read. Every perspective provided a little more insight. I cried at so many points. Everyone should read it.
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Post by ~summer~ on Aug 27, 2024 5:17:09 GMT
Am I the only one who doesn’t like to read about it?
I lost 2 friends in 9/11 and I just find it too hard.
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Post by AussieMeg on Aug 27, 2024 10:09:28 GMT
Am I the only one who doesn’t like to read about it? I lost 2 friends in 9/11 and I just find it too hard. I can understand why you wouldn't want to read about it, having lost two friends. I'm sure if I were in your situation I would feel the same. Even though it was one of the most shocking things I've seen in my lifetime, I still read and watch documentaries about it. I think that distance makes it easier to read about, for me. I'm really sorry about your friends. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 27, 2024 12:52:43 GMT
I'm listening to it on Spotify. It's only my second audio book but I'm glad I chose it. It's so heartbreaking but so informative. I will probably buy a print copy eventually.
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Post by KelleeM on Aug 27, 2024 13:29:18 GMT
Thanks. I just bought it.
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Post by heckofagal on Aug 27, 2024 13:33:45 GMT
Man, I need to get a new Kindle. Mine is super old and I can't charge it anymore.  |
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Post by quinlove on Aug 27, 2024 14:22:47 GMT
Thank you. I just bought it with reward points.
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Post by katiescarlett on Aug 27, 2024 15:01:01 GMT
The audio version is incredible. It has actual recorded conversations with 9-1-1 and air traffic control.
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Post by quinlove on Aug 27, 2024 15:24:49 GMT
The audio version is incredible. It has actual recorded conversations with 9-1-1 and air traffic control. Oh darn it. I should have done that. I listen to audible books every night. |
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Post by Bridget in MD on Aug 27, 2024 15:37:37 GMT
thank you, i just ordered it!
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Post by eventhinker on Aug 27, 2024 16:00:07 GMT
Just downloaded on audible. Sounds captivating.
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scrappyesq
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Post by scrappyesq on Aug 27, 2024 19:12:52 GMT
Am I the only one who doesn’t like to read about it? I lost 2 friends in 9/11 and I just find it too hard. You aren't the only one. I was here. There isn't a detail about that day which I can't vividly recall. 20+ years later I still can't read about it. |
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valincal
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Post by valincal on Aug 27, 2024 22:38:11 GMT
It was $1.99 for the Kindle version at amazon.ca too so I purchased it.
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Post by disneypal on Aug 28, 2024 13:56:34 GMT
Thank you. I had some e-credits, so got it for free
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Post by pjynx on Aug 28, 2024 16:01:53 GMT
Probably not the best book to read while I’m waiting for my flight out of Newark to head back home. But I’ve added to my wishlist for another day. Looks really good. Thanks!
Pam
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Post by snowsilver on Aug 28, 2024 18:32:13 GMT
Thank you so much for posting this, Edie. I did not know about this book, but just read the reviews on Audible. I ordered it immediately to download.
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Post by naby64 on Aug 28, 2024 19:12:58 GMT
The audio version is incredible. It has actual recorded conversations with 9-1-1 and air traffic control. I just saved the audio version from Everand. |
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Post by mnmsmom on Aug 29, 2024 20:17:17 GMT
Thanks for this, I just ordered it. I don't typically buy books for the Kindle, but I figure this would be a good one to have. But as others have said, I will have a hard time reading it. I absolutely cannot watch a movie about the day. The audio version mentioned would be rough for me. I've been to both memorials/musem in NYC & PA. Listening to newscasts they have there from the day puts me right back there. I did not know anyone in those buildings, but watching it unfold on TV while home with my 1 yr old - & then the days after with no planes in the sky (living close to an airport) - yeah, that was a truly awful time.
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Post by purplebee on Aug 29, 2024 21:45:00 GMT
Am I the only one who doesn’t like to read about it? I lost 2 friends in 9/11 and I just find it too hard. You aren't the only one. I was here. There isn't a detail about that day which I can't vividly recall. 20+ years later I still can't read about it. I understand. I was born and raised in NY. While not living there on 9/11, my brother was working in Mid-town and my Sister in SoHo on that day. It was way too long before I heard from both of them. I can’t read about it or watch video. However, after a long time of not wanting to visit the memorial, I finally went on a visit home. It was peaceful and comforting, almost like a cathedral. |
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scrappyesq
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Post by scrappyesq on Aug 30, 2024 13:02:46 GMT
You aren't the only one. I was here. There isn't a detail about that day which I can't vividly recall. 20+ years later I still can't read about it. I understand. I was born and raised in NY. While not living there on 9/11, my brother was working in Mid-town and my Sister in SoHo on that day. It was way too long before I heard from both of them. I can’t read about it or watch video. However, after a long time of not wanting to visit the memorial, I finally went on a visit home. It was peaceful and comforting, almost like a cathedral. It was a long day waiting to hear from people. My brother in law made it out. Other people I know did not. My best friend worked at the Pentagon and when I called her to tell her what happened we were in the middle of the conversation when the phone went dead. She made it out but I didn't hear from her until much later. I watched all the coverage I could that day but nothing since then. I haven't been to the memorial and I only stopped avoiding lower Manhattan within the last 2-3 years. |
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Post by gramasue on Aug 30, 2024 14:36:13 GMT
Thank you for letting us know! I just bought it.
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Post by disneypal on Sept 30, 2024 17:01:00 GMT
should be required reading for everyone, in my opinion. - just wanted to thank you for letting us know about this. I got the book on my Kindle but ending up taking a long road trip so I also got it on Libby to listen to on the trip. It was an incredible book and I agree that it should be required reading. I just wanted to thank you for bringing it to our attention. |
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