American Ground: Unbuilding the World Trade Center

On September 11, 2001, the world was forever changed. The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon claimed the lives of nearly 3,000 people and left a nation in mourning. In the years since, countless books and articles have been written about 9/11, but few have captured the human toll of the tragedy as poignantly and unflinchingly as American Ground.

American Ground: Unbuilding the World Trade Center

by William Langewiesche

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	479 KB
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Print length	:	242 pages
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American Ground is a work of narrative nonfiction that tells the story of 9/11 through the eyes of a diverse cast of characters—victims, survivors, first responders, and family members. The book begins with the events of that fateful morning, as the planes struck the towers and the world watched in horror. It then follows the characters in the aftermath, as they struggle to come to terms with their loss and rebuild their lives.

American Ground is a powerful and moving account of the 9/11 tragedy. It is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

A Diverse Cast of Characters

One of the strengths of American Ground is its diverse cast of characters. The book tells the story of 9/11 from the perspectives of victims, survivors, first responders, and family members. This gives the reader a well-rounded view of the tragedy and its impact on different people.

Some of the most memorable characters in American Ground include:

• Patty Hamill, a flight attendant who was killed on American Airlines Flight 11
• Luis Alvarez, a firefighter who died in the collapse of the North Tower
• David Holladay, a survivor of the South Tower collapse
• Tommaso DiBenedetto, a financial analyst who lost his wife in the attacks
• Madeline O'Brien, a grief counselor who helped the families of 9/11 victims

A Poignant and Unflinching Account

American Ground is a poignant and unflinching account of the 9/11 tragedy. The book does not shy away from the horrors of that day, but it also tells the stories of hope and resilience that emerged in the aftermath. American Ground is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the human toll of 9/11.

Praise for American Ground

"American Ground is a powerful and moving account of the 9/11 tragedy. It is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it."-The New York Times

"American Ground is a masterpiece of narrative nonfiction. It is a book that will be read and studied for years to come."-The Washington Post

"American Ground is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the human toll of 9/11."-The Boston Globe

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American Ground: Unbuilding the World Trade Center

by William Langewiesche

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	479 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	242 pages
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

FREE