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God @ Ground Zero

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This is an awesome book! Once you start it, it's hard to put down. The media doesn't even come close to telling the depth of the experiences of the people involved and how 9/11 truly affected them, the way this author does. The author gives you a first hand account of Ground Zero in a way that you can vividly visualize and almost smell the smell that was hanging in the air. Not only will you read heart wrenching stories of the author's encounters with people working at Ground Zero, but you will read about another story within this story, which is truly amazing in itself. At times, this book is almost unbearable to read because of the tragic stories, but at the same time, it is too compelling to put down. If you didn't take time to stop and ponder about your life after 9/11, this book will put it into perspective. I have already bought more copies to give to others. If there is one book that you buy about 9/11, this should be the one!

God @ Ground Zero is a remarkable book and unlike other "9/11" books because it is so filled with grace and beauty in the awful tragedy that occurred. I wept and hurt as I read, but also saw hope and was so encouraged by the touch and conversations. I hope this book gets widely read - it is beautiful - and I am so much more aware of how God can use each of us in a very real way, to listen, to come alongside, to "be there" for one another. It is excellent!

This book is PERFECT for those with questions like "why did I survive" "how can I move on from here?" and "how could God let this happen?"
Like most people, it all came rushing back on Sept 11, 2002, and this book reminded me of all the questions I'd had a year ago, and simply set aside. Though I'm not a particularly religious person, I think this book can be read by anyone believing in a higher power. I do believe in God, and I have, like so many others, wondered how God could let such a thing as Sept 11 happen. Chaplain Ray's book is extraordinary, and while he doesn't (and can't) give all the answers, his discussions with those at ground zero and around New York gave me comfort, and made me realize we were all asking the same questions.
It's not as heart-wrenching as some of the other books available, as it begins after the towers collapse. There are personal accounts from witnesses, and Chaplain Ray's stories as he sifts through ground zero in the first few days alongside greiving workers are amazing.

Chaplain Ray did a wonderful job conveying the heart and soul of the work God was doing in the midst of the chaos and aftermath of Sept 11, 2001. I so enjoyed reading this book that I limited my reading time each day to make it last longer. I had worked in NYC doing volunteer relief grief ministry for about two months over the last year. It brought back many memories and reminded me how awesome it was to see how God was actively working in the lives of the volunteers, relief workers, steel workers, policemen, firemen, the people of New York City. Excellent book!

I read this book in one day. It was captivating. Giunta explains what so many people experienced in the days following Sept. 11. There were many details I learned from this book that wasn't mentioned in other media. So many people were affected by this tragedy, not just those whose lost loved ones. Giunta tells of the true heroism of our citizens in poignant ways. Don't be put off by the title if you're not religious. Giunta is not an "in-your-face" preacher. If you are religious, by all means, read it. All of us could use a little more of the faith Giunta has. There was one disturbing fact that emerged from his book that hasn't been mentioned before. Giunta's personal life story is brief but very touching.

As a Red Cross Disaster Relief worker, I walked the same path during the same days that Giunta was at Ground Zero. It was heart wrenching to hear his stories and, yet, glorious to discover the words he used to provide comfort. Giunta tells the story of one man who suffered a terrible loss. I was stunned to read it because I actually held the same man in my arms as he told me the same story. God was at Ground Zero and every emotion Giunta writes of I felt or saw. Many lives changed forever because of the horrible choices made on September ll. I am so very pleased that Giunta just simply told his stories of his time there. I wish I could tell mine as well as he did. If you want to know what it was really like to be right there, then please read this book. It is obvious it was written from the heart, the soul, and with love and compassion for all who suffered in this tragedy.

He is no Chaplin. He is a fraud and needs a psychological evaluation. Read all about his pathetic scams and disturbing past, google 2008 Las Vegas Sun Times Article (he also pretended to be a doctor and got caught at that too) There was so much pain and suffering from the events of 9/11 that it is a disgrace that some fraud seeking attention would try to write a book about being there.

Love chaplain Ray and his ability to walk amongst the most tragic crisis and still find a "silver lining" of hope. I am a christian and can really relate to his perspective but I have given this book as a gift (too many times to count) to people of other faiths or no faith at all. It is not preachy or divisive, it is instead filled with stories of God's provision and grace and Ray has a way of delivering God's hope in written form just by sharing his story in such an honest, heartfelt way. Most any American would want to know more of what it was really like at Ground Zero and this book will capture their heart. I also highly recommend it to anyone who serves people in tough situations (hospital ministry, crisis care, grief counseling, hospice care, etc.). If you have a compassionate heart and a desire to learn from someone who has been gifted to care for others in the most humble way, this is the book. It will inspire you to watch for the moments that God will put in your own path where you can bring a moment of hope or comfort to someone else. This book is a beautiful gift and a amazing story of hope. I pray all of God's richest blessings on Chaplain Ray and his family!

I recently attended Ruth Graham & Friends conference. Ray Giunta was a principal speaker and workshop leader so I had the privilege of hearing him speak twice. I cannot imagine the privilege of being ministered to by this man during a crisis.

I purchased God @ Ground Zero at the conference and cannot put it down. I don't want to finish it because it is superb. Although it brings back the horror of September 11, 2001, it also tells little known stories of those who minister to the firemen and rescue workers who saw so many horrors and didn't know how talk or release the tears.

Chaplain Ray Giunta personifies exactly what it means to be a mininster for Christ. Today, most people think that Jesus can only be found within the walls of a church, by reading God @ Ground Zero you will see that Christ is where pain is, He is where need is, He is any where people are. The ministry of Ray Giunta is the exactly what this world needs. Read this book and read it again! It's a word needing more expression.