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911: The Day America Cried

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This book is filled with stories that will definitely make you remeber where you were on that fateful day. The emotions expressed are raw, in depth looks into how Americans as individuals felt about and dealt with this tragedy. This is one of the books you should keep on your shelf for years to come.

After 911 there was so much that was crammed down our throats that to be honest I got quite tired of everything having to do with it. It wasn't that I didn't care just that our modern media desensitized me to it leaving me feeling very guilty. As one of the contributors in this book I was of course excited to recieve my copy as anyone would be but then I started to read it page by page. By the end I was in tears and feeling full of love and compassion for my fellow Americans once again. This book is as open and honest as it gets. No lies, no frills, and no gimmicks. Just the heart felt feelings of men, women, and children who were forever changed by the events of this day. I hope you enjoy.

I had thought I'd heard and seen all I could stand of the 911 terrorist act. My heart could not take anymore, my soul had cried enough....then I read this book. It was then that I realized my heart needed to take it -- all of it. Or how could I go on? I was foolish to think my soul had cried enough, for there never will be enough tears shed for those who were lost on that day, or for those who had their families brutally ripped apart by senseless acts of hostility. I urge you to read this book and never forget that fateful day, because those who were lost deserve at least that much from us.

This beautiful book clearly defines the reasons why September 11 will never be forgotten as it pays a memorial tribute to the victims and families who lost loved ones that day. "Voices of America's Children" is a chapter in the book that shows even the children of America were deeply affected and felt the need to write out their feelings about the heartbreaking event. Executive Director of the Todd M. Beamer Foundation, Doug MacMillan, said, "Although each story is unique, you will be especially touched by the short stories written by the children. Their unique perspective on the events of September 11 reminds us that today's children are tomorrow's heroes, capable of positively impacting our world for the good of others." American will never get over September 11, but this book clearly shows that the victims who died that day did not die in vain, and they will never be forgotten. As editor Tina L. Miller said, "This book was born of a tregedy, but it is offered in the spirit of hope." Victoria Walker, who complied the book, said, "To all the young writers who contributed to this book--Your forthright honesty and emotion is priceless. Never stop reaching for your dreams, never give up hope in America or in your fellow Americans." There are seven chapters and 243 pages of inspiring contributions from the contributors who as Victoria Walker said, "You are the heart of this book." This is not counting the biographical information that is interesting in itself. The stories will awaken saddness, but they will also inspire, encourage, and motivate us all to stand united for the sake of our country, America, the land of the free and the home of the brave! Old Glory yet waves! From children's inspiring, encouraging words to those of adults, let freedom continue to ring with their lasting words of encouragement. As President George Bush said, "Freedom itself was attacked this morning, and I assure you Freedome will be defended." "The Heroes of Flight 93: Interviews with Family and Friends Detail the Courage of Everyday People" begins the book and is one of the most interesting parts of the book written by Kim Barker, Louise Kierman, and Steve Mills with the Chicago Tribune. Proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit the Todd M. Beamer Foundation, and contributing authors unanimously decided to donate any royalities from the sale of this book to the Todd M. Beamer Foundation. My contribution is "911: A Cry for Tolerance," and my website is http://pages.prodigy.net/bud25. My students and I are proud to be part of such a worthwhile cause, and it is a great feeling to know that our writing could contribute to such a great cause.