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ratstick's review against another edition
5.0
Eventually I'll write a proper review that reflects my actual thoughts because this book changed my mind a lot and healed certain parts of me.
hullofalife's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
lillianviolinist's review against another edition
4.5
This is a truly excellent audiobook that really immersed you into the various experiences of 9-11. I came away with a more complete understanding of the day and how people react to crises.
booksnooksandcooks's review against another edition
5.0
Being that I was ten months old when 9/11 happened, I only know of the world after the tragedy and I’m struck by one thing in particular: I am now the adult.
Because of 9/11 and subsequent acts of domestic terrorism, America feels rife with tragedy everyday. People talk about how every TV channel was airing 9/11 as it happened. Today, there are numerous tragedies I can remember airing on the news, but not consuming every single channel.
Are we numb to the horror of death? Are we used to it?
While reading this book, I was constantly thinking about that and the fact that, again, I am now the adult. When the next tragedy strikes, will I have to be the one to think quickly about what to do? Will I have to sit and watch in horror? Will I have to explain to children what’s going on? Will I be the one considering how the world will change now?
And as I read this book, my best friend, a teacher, texted me to let me know she was under lockdown due to what she believed was an active threat placed against her school. She and her students are physically fine, but I just remember thinking, “my god, she has to remain calm in front of them” and “this can’t be our last text together”. This can’t be and shouldn’t be the “new normal” for people, but after 9/11, we have too many stories of people recounting the last calls, the last texts, the last I love you’s.
I don’t think I like being the adult now.
Because of 9/11 and subsequent acts of domestic terrorism, America feels rife with tragedy everyday. People talk about how every TV channel was airing 9/11 as it happened. Today, there are numerous tragedies I can remember airing on the news, but not consuming every single channel.
Are we numb to the horror of death? Are we used to it?
While reading this book, I was constantly thinking about that and the fact that, again, I am now the adult. When the next tragedy strikes, will I have to be the one to think quickly about what to do? Will I have to sit and watch in horror? Will I have to explain to children what’s going on? Will I be the one considering how the world will change now?
And as I read this book, my best friend, a teacher, texted me to let me know she was under lockdown due to what she believed was an active threat placed against her school. She and her students are physically fine, but I just remember thinking, “my god, she has to remain calm in front of them” and “this can’t be our last text together”. This can’t be and shouldn’t be the “new normal” for people, but after 9/11, we have too many stories of people recounting the last calls, the last texts, the last I love you’s.
I don’t think I like being the adult now.
kendramekalle's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
cgriesemer's review against another edition
5.0
Simply one of the finest books I've ever experienced. I don't know that I can recall ever encountering a more gripping, riveting, page-turning, stomach churning, eye-watering account of anything in my life.
Having sat and watched it all unfold in real-time in my junior year English class, reading all the in-depth accounts of so many involved brought back a flood of memories that should never be forgotten.
There are scarcely few books more important to read (or listen to) than this one.
Having sat and watched it all unfold in real-time in my junior year English class, reading all the in-depth accounts of so many involved brought back a flood of memories that should never be forgotten.
There are scarcely few books more important to read (or listen to) than this one.