A remarkable human story...an uplifting book that reminds us all of the goodness in people.
When 38 planes carrying 7,000 passengers diverted to Gander, Newfoundland on 9/11, a small town doubled its population overnight—and responded with extraordinary kindness. This deeply moving account inspired the Broadway hit Come from Away and captures humanity’s capacity for grace in our darkest hours.
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When the skies closed on September 11, 2001, thirty-eight jetliners carrying nearly 7,000 passengers were diverted to Gander, Newfoundland—a small town that suddenly had to double its population overnight. What happened next became one of the most remarkable stories of human kindness to emerge from that dark day.
Jim DeFede’s deeply moving account captures how the residents of Gander opened their hearts, homes, and community centers to thousands of stranded travelers. Exhausted passengers, held on planes for nearly 24 hours, stepped into a world of warmth: striking bus drivers returned to work to transport them, strangers donated linens and toiletries, and townspeople prepared feasts while schools became makeshift shelters with hot showers and internet access.
This updated edition—which inspired the smash hit Broadway musical Come from Away—features all new material that deepens this extraordinary narrative of compassion. Over four unforgettable days, bonds formed between Gander residents and their unexpected guests that would last lifetimes. The gratitude flowed both ways: passengers established scholarship funds for local children and donated computers to schools.
More than a historical account of 9/11, this is a testament to the power of community and the enduring strength of human generosity in our darkest hours. DeFede’s reporting reminds us that even when the world feels fractured, ordinary people are capable of extraordinary grace. Perfect for readers who cherish stories of resilience, humanity, and the quiet heroism found in small-town hearts.
A remarkable human story...an uplifting book that reminds us all of the goodness in people.
Inspiring...DeFede has written a book that celebrates the better angels of our nature.
A lovely book and, at this point in time, a necessary one.
A touching and entertaining tribute to kindness and compassion.
An inspiring account of how one small town opened its arms to thousands of stranded airline passengers on September 11.
| Weight | 0.45 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.31 × 0.61 × 8.00 in |
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| Subject | 21st Century, Biography & Autobiography, Business, Canada, Historical, History, Maps & Road Atlases, Modern, North America, Personal Memoirs, Political Science, Post-confederation (1867-), Quebec (qc), Social History, Social Science, Sociology, South America, Terrorism, Travel, United States, Wars & Conflicts, World, World War Ii |
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