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Out of the Blue: A Narrative of September 11, 2001 (Hardcover)

by Richard Bernstein (Author), The New York Times (Author) "The forms, sometimes not much more than specks against the gleam of the skyscraper, tumbled downward almost indistinguishable from the chunks of debris, the airplane..." (more)
Key Phrases: south tower, north tower, nineteen hijackers, United States, New York, World Trade Center (more...)

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Veteran Times reporter and book critic Bernstein has drawn on the newspaper's staff reporting of the terrible events of September 11 to create an account that stands out for its poignancy and humanity. Focusing on the personal the victims, the perpetrators and heroes whose lives became tangled in catastrophe the book goes behind the scenes to explore the ways in which so many lives were irrevocably changed. The personal vignettes are emotional without being maudlin, informative without being polemical. We get, for instance, the stunning moment, described with admirable understatement, when Joe Disorbo at the World Trade Center, who "had been too busy surviving to contemplate the scope of the disaster... realized that he was staring into a dusty vacant sky. 'Where's the building?' he asked, not quite believing the evidence of his eyes." But the book doesn't stop at the personal. It uses these stories as a jumping-off point for a comprehensive look at the terror attacks the reactions of New Yorkers, the nation and the world; the criticism of U.S. government agencies; the lingering effects of the tragedy. While some of this information has been published elsewhere, it has not been gathered so comprehensively nor has it been written so well. This powerful account deserves to be a bestseller. (Sept. 11)
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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New York Times veteran Bernstein takes on the demanding job of transforming the paper's reportage on September 11 into a seamless narrative.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Hardcover: 304 pages
Publisher: Times Books (September 11, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0805072403
ISBN-13: 978-0805072402
Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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The forms, sometimes not much more than specks against the gleam of the skyscraper, tumbled downward almost indistinguishable from the chunks of debris, the airplane parts, the vapors of flaming aviation fuel that filled the air like fireworks. Read the first page

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United States, New York, World Trade Center, Saudi Arabia, Abdel Rahman, New Jersey, Los Angeles, Mohammed Atta, West Street, Abdullah Azzam, Harry Ramos, Middle East, Morgan Stanley, Las Vegas, San Francisco, White House, Jeremy Glick, John Ogonowski, Ayman Zawahiri, Cantor Fitzgerald, Euro Brokers, Victor Wald, Long Island, May Davis, Office of Services

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5.0 out of 5 stars gripping, September 16, 2002

By	M. S. Butch (Katonah, New York USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am trying to read all of the september 11 books. I am not exactly sure why; maybe just to be reminded not to become complacent about it. This one juxtaposes chapters describing the plot with chapters focused on the bios of individual victims, a technique that, I think, makes the tragedy more vivid than massing victims in to a big number. I learned a few new things about the plot, a lot of new things about some of the heroism of the victims and the minutes before the collapse. In contrast to the previous reviewer, I did not think the approach was clinical; if anything, I thought the writing was a big overwrought in places. Still, this is a minor complaint about a really well done book.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Didn't anyone eddit this manuscript?, January 27, 2003

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Didn't anyone eddit this manuscript?

The first few errors I saw just made me cringe. But by the end of this book, I was ready to scream.

For starters, take the reference on page 131 to the two American embassies in Aden Harbor that were attacked, according to Mr. Bernstein. Obviously, he's mixing up the bombings in Kenya and Tanzania with the bombing of the USS Cole in Aden Harbor.

. . . but that's just the tip of the iceberg . . .

How about page 246, where he refers to the day after September 11 as Wednesday, September 3? There's a good one. I expect more from the New York Times.

. . . but that's just little stuff, right? . . .

Well, then check out pages 201 and 212. In one place, he says that 1,400 people died in Tower 1 of the World Trade Center. In another, he says that 1,600 died above the 91st floor alone in Tower 1. Now THIS ISN'T NITPICKING. These aren't just details; just numbers; they're lives. This is an inexcusable mistake. If you are going to take on a subject as important as this one, you had better get some facts straight, particularly this one.

I'm still waiting for the authoritative work on this subject to be published.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Out of the Ordinary, October 3, 2002

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I work just a 10 minute walk from Ground Zero, and so, although I was not at work on 9/11/01, what I saw on the TV that entire day will affect me forever. This book deserves the highest rating because it goes far beyond the mere telling of what happened that infamous day. Out of the Blue informs the reader of the complete who, what, where, and why of the day's events, and literally takes the reader through that day as if the reader had been a survivor or a doomed passenger on one of the hijacked planes. One gets thoroughly familiar with the lives and mentality of all the heroes and villains. Contrary to other 9/11/01 books currently available, this is not a simple picture book, it is not just a regurgitation of what happened. It actually puts into perspective an event that just seems inexplicable. On the contrary to a prior review, this book does not rekindle the horror, pain, and hurt. It is not insensitive to the horror of that day. Instead, it makes it easier for the reader to overcome, and better deal with the horror and pain.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Pass This One Up
I've been reading everything I can on 9/11 lately, and sorry to say this one was one of the worst. I just find it terribly written and organized. Read more

Published 4 months ago by blibberinghumdinger

3.0 out of 5 stars Ok but not the best one I've read on 9/11
While this book was OK, I found too much about bin Laden within the pages. I felt that part should be a separate book. Read more

Published on September 1, 2006 by Nose in a Book

4.0 out of 5 stars Definatly worth the time to read
I found this book to be very good. It introduces you to many people involved to day.....from Mohammed Atta to the pilot of flight 11 to firefighters. Read more

Published on January 31, 2006 by P. Miller

5.0 out of 5 stars "Once it has happened,it has happened forever."
This is,without doubt,the best book I've come across about that dastardly act committed on 9/11.We have all watched many hours of televised newscasts and specials covering this... Read more

Published on January 27, 2005 by J. Guild

3.0 out of 5 stars Sheds light on a difficult topic
The beginning of this book is very difficult to stomach. Although it has been almost two years since this horrific event, it still seems like yesterday to me. Read more

Published on August 13, 2003 by A. Vegan

4.0 out of 5 stars The story of 09/11/2001.
This is the story of the attack on our country on 9/11/01. The story goes all the way back to the late 1980's and originates in Afghanistan. Read more

Published on February 10, 2003 by Kevin M Quigg

4.0 out of 5 stars Journalistic Look at a Historical Event
Out of the Blue (The Story of September 11, 2001 from Jihad to Ground Zero) tries to tackle too much but gets some elements down very well. Read more

Published on September 20, 2002 by Ricky Hunter

4.0 out of 5 stars Great reporting with insider details
Richard Bernstein or at least Richard and the New York Times staff did a fantastic job of bringing real faces to the tragic events of Sept. 11. Read more

Published on September 10, 2002

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