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Summary: HDWK - How Do We Know?
Review: Not to be a cynic, I review this as a skeptic. The Pentagon cannot "confirm or deny" that an Air Force or Navy jet intercepted United Flight 93. Meanwhile, the NTSB and FBI have refused to release the cockpit voice recorder from Flight 93.From a purely logical standpoint, this book only has a 50% percent chance of being accurate and true. If the passengers of Flight 93 were truly heroic and brought down the plane themselves, the American public have a right to know. It really would be in inspiring story of selflessness and courage. In the meantime, we have books like this one and Mrs. Beamer's, which exist because we WANT to believe the story. There is the chance, that this book is an unintentional piece of propaganda. The USA will soon get over the events of 11 September. In fact, I have found that the citizens in New York City have already gotten over it, beginning with those who eascaped the towers along with myself. From the average New Yorker's standpoint, 9/11 is old news. I am still waiting for middle-America to get over it, but I won't hold my breath.
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Summary: EXCELLENT BOOK
Review: SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 WAS A DAY TO FORGET BUT FOR THE HERO'S WHO
GAVE UP THEIR LIVES BY FIGHTING BACK ON A DAY THAT BROUGHT SUCH DISPAIR TO OUR GREAT COUNTRY. EVERYONE SHOULD READ THIS BOOK.
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Summary: Among the Heroes: United Flight 93.....
Review: The book was very hard to read because everyone who is mentioned was killed. Reading about their families and life before getting on that plane brought tears to my eyes. Yet there were details in this book that I had not heard about such as, the plane being observed by other planes and reported to the air controller. It was the first time I had seen anything about any of the pilot's. As soon as I read about a person, I would move to the pictures and find that person. The people are brought to life while reading the book. The book brings back the horrific acts of 9-11 and the people that felt if they were going to die they would rather do it trying to gain control of the plane, than by flying into a building. They had the advantage of knowing what was going to happen gave them all an added drive to win.
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Summary: Heartbreaking, informative. Writing style is lacking!
Review: The information contained in this book is mesmerizing. The detailed recollections of the telephone calls are heartbreaking (told by family and friends of the victim passengers). The resolve of the passengers is inspirational - no panic, no hysteria, complete selflessness. Truly, a Higher Power was with them all. Although, moved by the information, I found the writing utterly appalling. Longman's narrative might be good if one were reading a newspaper, MAYBE; however, the writer's poor grammatical phasing got in the way of the story. "Among the Heroes", a gift from my husband, is a quick read and, as I have said informative. The "Sources" section provides additional books, articles, and websites, which I have used extensively in my quest for information. Not knowing the price, I cannot say one way or another if this book is worth its cost. However, if it were more than ..., I would wait for it in paperback!
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Summary: Not the Truth
Review: There are many problems with the official story of Flight 93. Here are just two:
1. Cell phone calls don't work on airliners because of their speed and height.
I have tried it myself, my phone could not get a connection.
2. If you look at pictures of the Shanksville crash site, all you see is a hole in the ground. Look at pictures of any other airliner crash and you see airplane debris everywhere. People from Shanksville who went to that site soon after the crash did not see any pieces of an airplane.
To research the truth on all the aspects of 9/11, go to www.letsroll911.org
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Summary: Had to put it down
Review: There were times that I just had to stop and put the book down, because of the emotional impact of the individual histories and their collective fate. I had seen Mr. Longman on TV, and of course had heard of several of the participants, and still he captured the drama with a sense of suspense. I was particularly satisfied that: - the book mentions all passengers (except one family) and does not focus entirely on the well-known ones
- the personal stories include some with a bit of "edge", so they did not just sound like air-brushed testimonials, and brought out the exceptional accomplishments among the whole set (this was by no means an average crowd, which makes the loss even sadder)
- there was a photo of each passenger and crew member
- the author declined to over-analyze exactly what happened at the end, and easily tackles rumors that the military had shot down the plane
- there was some information about the primary hijacker. Finally, I believe Mr. Longman's reporting style was just right for the book, and any reader can't help but feel the emotion.
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Summary: a must read
Review: This book gives a succint picture of each person on board. I am shocked at the emotion it has engendered. For anyone who has become complacent since 9/11; read this book.
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Summary: An INCREDIBLE Story!
Review: This book goes through every detail of Flight 93. Every passenger and the hijackers. It's amazing how many people had premonitions before they took that flight. Some had changed from a 10:00 flight to the earlier 8:00 flight. Some were afraid to fly. The author brings each person to life, to appreciate the tremendous loss of so many that day. Almost every passenger was a type A personality. There was immense talent and courage onboard and after reading the accounts of their lives, it's clear to see why they went down fighting. Every person's story was compelling from Todd Beamer's to Nicole Miller's. Nicole had tried to get on another flight that morning with her boyfriend as she was apprehensive about flying. His flight was booked so he tried to get on her flight but it was too expensive. The what ifs could drive you crazy. Warning: You won't be able to put it down. We've heard that saying "It's a small world," and the author proves it at the very beginning tying different passengers and their families together in unusual ways. The author has done a tremendous job of compiling facts and loved ones accounts to make this a book I will remember for a very long time.
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Summary: A Must Read for every American
Review: This book is a must read for all Americans. It made me realize how alive and well the spirit is in helping other people.All of the passengers and employees are heroes.This book tells how all of them worked together, it also helps us to know more about them. They were all wonderful people. May God continue to be with their families. You will be very glad that you bought this book.
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Summary: Remember Flight 93
Review: This book is a tear-jerker; but a real tear-jearker. This is about Americans who sacrificed and were sacrificed for others. It is about the lives of each individual on United Flight 93. I say a tear-jeaker because as a Dad I cried at the thought of the many children who would not have a Dad to be there for them. Or the Dads who would no longer see their children grow up. I marveled at the lives of many of the individuals, and how full they lived. This book is indeed a memorial for who they were, how they lived, and how they died. May it help us be better people.
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