America's Heroes: Inspiring Stories of Courage, Sacrifice and Patriotism

Book Overview

Out of the tragedy of the World Trade Center terrorist attack have come heroic stories of incredible courage, sacrifice, and patriotism. Featuring approximately 75-100 color photographs and inspiring... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1582614687
• ISBN13: 9781582614687
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Sports Pub
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.3" x 0.8" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

"We've seen the worst of what humanity can do,but now we're seeing the best."

This is one of the several excellent books on the terrible events that took place on 9/11.The story of what happened on that day can be told many ways.A single photograph,a book like this of 160 pages,a book of hundreds of pages;all attemppt to be the definitive reminder;butno matter which one you choose;the one thing that comes through as clear as a crystal,are seen in the words of New York City Fire Commissioner,Thomas Von Essen,when he said "We are shaken,but we are not defeated.We stare adversity in the eye and we move on." While the world watched the terrible act that took place that day;ir was clear that The United States ,though hurt and saddened,there was never a hint that it would allow such a cowardly act to defeat her. As I watched the TV account of those events I was immediately reminded of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor.History has shown, that as awful as that cowardly act was,it in no way defeated or broke the spirit of America.In the final analysis,and all that the Japanese Empire did;it now is seen as their "Finest Hour".What an awful monument to evil! Now we see the same sort of Evil afoot;and like Pearl Harbor;9/11 will be recorded in history as Islamic Terrorism's "Finest Hour".It just proves how little hate and evil has to offer. This book has many memorable photographs and quotations that show how America will survive this attack; and the people and ideas that caused it will join the dungheap of history's evil doers,along with Tojo,Hitler,Stalin,Mussolini and others.The photo, and words of President Bush,with his arm on the shoulder of the fireman,standing on the top of the rubble,will be a reminder to all; of the strength,determination and hope of freedom that America stands for. "As long as the United states of America is determined and strong,this will not be an age of terror.This will be an age of Liberty here and across the world." --George W. Bush

Inspired Stories of 9/11

This is a large, beautiful book with excellent pictures. I was teaching school shortly after 9/11 at a detention center for juveniles where this book became the most frequently checked out book in the library. These children needed heroes because they often had none at home. They also made comments about the book that indicated to me that it made them proud to be Americans.

Wonderful record & pics of events for future generations

This book is filled with inspirational and heart-breaking stories of many of the heroes from the 911 tragedy. True stories of courage, sacrifice and patriotism are accompanied by moving color photographs of the Twin Towers in Manhattan, rescue workers and search dogs, fire fighters, and memorial tributes to the many lives lost. A great historical record and timeline of the events and the aftermath. A must-have for every American's library - so that we and our children, and future generations will NEVER FORGET! The reviewers who saw this as sappy and politicized must be a cynical and jaded bunch. These things happened to REAL people. No political agenda here. The rescue workers and ordinary people were the heroes-that's who this book is about.

A touching tribute

"America's Heroes" gives a stunning look at the heroes of September 11, 2001. From the firefighters, to the people aboard united flight 93 that crashed in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, these people are all considered heroes. And you can't forget the rescue dogs who practically worked themselves to death, trying to find somebody alive amongst the rubble of the World Trade Center.This book is lasting tribute, filled with pictures, not of the buildings burning or the towers collapsing, but of the New York City firefighters & police officers, soldiers and of people mourning the loss of a loved one. It also features an excerpt from President Bush's address to the country on 9/11, a timeline of the terrorist attacks and stories about the people there that day.This is an extraordinary book that every American should own so we will always remember the courage and the bravery of those everyday citizens who lost their life or risked their life trying to save another soul and didn't think twice about it.

A classy, well-done, tear-jerker

By far, this is the best book about 9/11. The stories in this book about the heroic rescue efforts in New York and DC are amazing. This book will be considered a classic in the years to come.