Rating: 
Summary: Quantity over Quality
Review: If you had to reduce your life to one paragraph or even someone you loved, it would be difficult. So is the case for the Portraits 9/11/01. Though we get to see a photo and a glimpse into their lives, it doesn't have the space to delve deep enough into each life. Unfortunately, we have this problem because so many passed away that day. It might have been better to do a one-page tribute to each life, even if meant publishing more than one book. I do give credit for the enourmous task the reporters did in assembling such a mass of information when emotions were raw. One thing the editors did was group families and friends together so you could see that some of the tragedies were indeed worse for some than others. Bottom line: would I buy it again? Probably not.
Rating: 
Summary: Captures the spirit of the victims
Review: In response to the reader below who was upset that the Times had not included all of the victims in its book, I think it might be helpful to read what the NY Times itself wrote, on December 31, 2001, about its "final daily edition" of the "Portraits" series: "Through today's issue, The Times has published more than 1,800 sketches. The official count of those dead and missing in the trade center attacks stands at 2,937. Reporters have contacted, or tried to contact, relatives or friends of nearly every victim the paper was able to locate. Some have declined to give interviews; others said they were not ready to talk. (As more names become known and more families agree to interviews, the editors intend to publish additional profile pages from time to time.)" -- NY Times With this in mind, I think that the Times has done a most admirable job, both in publishing the daily Portraits, and now in collecting so many of them into a single volume. The Times' book promises, and delivers, portraits of victims of the attacks; that it is not 100% inclusive is, to my way of thinking, neither a black mark for the Times, nor a detraction from the book itself. A future volume may be more inclusive, but even if this is the final version, we will still be moved by what we have here. While they were being published, I was able to read some, but not all, of the brief bios presented in the "Portraits of Grief" series; they never failed to move me. I think that having a volume such as this available to all is a wonderful tribute both to the victims of the attacks, as well as to the brighter side of the human spirit.
Rating: 
Summary: Forever Missed
Review: Just a beautiful profile of all the wonderful people who
were lost in the World Trade Center. Just beautiful every
day working people. They give a small break down on what they
loved to do. And how much they mean to their families.
A wonderful book, which I wish was never printed!!
Rating:
Summary: A lasting tribute to those lost.
Review: Just four days after the United States was attacked on September 11, 2001, "The New York Times" newspaper began publishing "Portraits of Grief." In that section, they profiled all of those who were killed or missing, writing a short paragraph and including a photo so the nation could get a glimpse into the lives of those lost. Now, all of those stories have been put together in this book, "Portraits: 9/11/01." Stories of everyday people who were going about their daily lives fill this nearly six-hundred page book. My only minor complaint with this book is that it doesn't profile all who died. Since they were putting the stories in a book, it would have been nice to include everybody who perished that day so they all could be remembered. But, nonetheless, this is still an extraordinary, sad and very emotional book to read. We now get to put a name, a face and short biography to the staggering number of those who died, but will never be forgotten. R.I.P. Rich Caproni
Rating:
Summary: A lasting tribute to those lost.
Review: Just four days after the United States was attacked on September 11, 2001, "The New York Times" newspaper began publishing "Portraits of Grief." In that section, they profiled all of those who were killed or missing, writing a short paragraph and including a photo so the nation could get a glimpse into the lives of those lost. Now, all of those stories have been put together in this book, "Portraits: 9/11/01." Stories of everyday people who were going about their daily lives fill this nearly six-hundred page book. My only minor complaint with this book is that it doesn't profile all who died. Since they were putting the stories in a book, it would have been nice to include everybody who perished that day so they all could be remembered. But, nonetheless, this is still an extraordinary, sad and very emotional book to read. We now get to put a name, a face and short biography to the staggering number of those who died, but will never be forgotten. R.I.P. Rich Caproni
Rating:
Summary: Never Forget...
Review: Never Forget... It is so very important never to forget the faces behind the tragidy that was 9-11-01. A picture is worth a 1,000 words, this fine book gives the reader both a picture behind the name and a short paragraph describing their precious and short life. I recommend this book to anyone who does not want to forget what happened to our country on 9-11-01. To follow the other reviews, the only thing missing from this fine book is the fact that by the time it went to press, not all
the victims had been identified. As more of these precious names are made public, hopefully they will come out with a second volume to include everyone. It is very important to include everyone who was taken from their family and friends on the terrible day, God bless America!!!
Rating:
Summary: Memorial
Review: Our hearts ached and our patriotism rose as we all were changed on 9-11. The pictures in this book are moving and a memorial to all of our loved ones.
I recommend this book and also for those who grieve another book, Write from Your Heart, A Healing Grief Journal.
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Summary: An insight into all those lost on 9-11
Review: The bios of approximately 1,900 of those lost on 9-11. Although relatively short, they are informally written and each one conveys an essence of each life lost. Special people - in the ways that each of us are special - in both ordinary and extraordinary ways. Their hobbies, their loves, their pursuits - capsulized, along with a photo.
Although it is sometimes emotionally difficult to read through these, and to realize that in a period spanning about 90 minutes, every single life was lost. The wives, partners, parents, children, friends often contributed a quote or two.
People from all walks of life are profiled, and if you also have a chance to view the documentary that was filmed in connection with this book, it drives home the humanity of this disaster all the more intensely.
Nothing will ever be the same after 9-11. The blood, sweat and tears of those gone, and of those who mourn their loss must be channeled into a fitting memorial. Regardless of what physical monument will be built at the site, the emotional monument we carry in our hearts can be important in helping heal the pain. Not easily, and not without further tears, but with determination and vigilance. We must maintain the very freedoms that allowed the victims to be who they were - brokers, janitors, rich, poor, people of every religion and no religion. People who extolled the liberties of America by just being able to do their jobs, and pursue their goal of individual happiness. The sorrow and heartache that a handful of terrorists caused can never be fully comprehended - the scope is just so vast. But, we must not turn away. We must face the sorrow and find a way to go on.
Buy this book. Sit and read it - a few bios or a few pages at a time. Get to know some of those who fell victim to the unthinkable. Get to know some of our fellow Americans.
Rating:
Summary: An insight into all those lost on 9-11
Review: The bios of approximately 1,900 of those lost on 9-11. Although relatively short, they are informally written and each one conveys an essence of each life lost. Special people - in the ways that each of us are special - in both ordinary and extraordinary ways. Their hobbies, their loves, their pursuits - capsulized, along with a photo.
Although it is sometimes emotionally difficult to read through these, and to realize that in a period spanning about 90 minutes, every single life was lost. The wives, partners, parents, children, friends often contributed a quote or two.
People from all walks of life are profiled, and if you also have a chance to view the documentary that was filmed in connection with this book, it drives home the humanity of this disaster all the more intensely.
Nothing will ever be the same after 9-11. The blood, sweat and tears of those gone, and of those who mourn their loss must be channeled into a fitting memorial. Regardless of what physical monument will be built at the site, the emotional monument we carry in our hearts can be important in helping heal the pain. Not easily, and not without further tears, but with determination and vigilance. We must maintain the very freedoms that allowed the victims to be who they were - brokers, janitors, rich, poor, people of every religion and no religion. People who extolled the liberties of America by just being able to do their jobs, and pursue their goal of individual happiness. The sorrow and heartache that a handful of terrorists caused can never be fully comprehended - the scope is just so vast. But, we must not turn away. We must face the sorrow and find a way to go on.
Buy this book. Sit and read it - a few bios or a few pages at a time. Get to know some of those who fell victim to the unthinkable. Get to know some of our fellow Americans.
Rating: 
Summary: Book Buying
Review: The book is well presented and very thorough. The trouble is I got immediately taken by all the 5 star reviews and I didnt realize that the format,was a profile of lives of those people before they that died. It wasnt what I was looking for. Of course that is in no way intended to hurt any one who reads this text. This is simply a lesson in book buying. Read and understand what you are buying. Its a simple lesson.
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