The Day the World Came to Town
9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland
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The Day the World Came to Town
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Narrated by:
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Ray Porter
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By:
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Jim DeFede
About this listen
Perfect for fans of the musical Come From Away!
When 38 jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land at Gander International Airport in Canada by the closing of U.S. airspace on September 11, the population of this small town on Newfoundland Island swelled from 10,300 to nearly 17,000. The citizens of Gander met the stranded passengers with an overwhelming display of friendship and goodwill. As the passengers stepped from the airplanes, exhausted, hungry and distraught after being held on board for nearly 24 hours while security checked all of the baggage, they were greeted with a feast prepared by the townspeople. Local bus drivers who had been on strike came off the picket lines to transport the passengers to the various shelters set up in local schools and churches. Linens and toiletries were bought and donated. A middle school provided showers, as well as access to computers, email, and televisions, allowing the passengers to stay in touch with family and follow the news.
©2002 Jim DeFede (P)2017 HarperCollins PublishersWhat listeners say about The Day the World Came to Town
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- Ashley
- 29-06-2023
An incredible story.
This book tells the story of people coming together to help, when the world was falling apart.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 27-01-2020
Humanity At Its Best- Brilliant True Story 👍
Ironically we get to hear humanity at it's best, after an act of humanity at its worst!
I suspect acts of terrorism, are possibly motivated by a powerful world leadership marginalising the disadvantaged.
I like being a Westerner and "On The Winning Team" . Yet have concern at what cost ! Does anyone ever "win" when others are so ignored,judged and destroyed.
Revenge and retribution have infinite patience when one glances through history....
Mastering Ego replacing the "Clowns and Circus masquerading as Governance" with....
Compassion, care understanding and healthy respectful boundaries whether at home or on a State-Country to Country....as the people in this town displayed to total strangers.
That I propose, is the type of World leadership we need to demand and get.
Must visit the town to soak up such practical humbleness.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-03-2020
A book for your soul
If you’ve seen or heard about the musical “Come from Away” then this is a must!
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
- Anonymous User
- 04-09-2022
interesting and boring at the same time
It was an interesting story, but a boring read. Too many names and people, I couldn't keep track. And nothing really happens.
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- emily
- 24-02-2023
Heartwarming
This read is so heartwarming and shows a beautiful side of humanity amid the shock and devastation of 9/11.
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- Anonymon
- 10-02-2019
Interesting info
An interesting series of events which happened as result of 9/11. It was quite a remarkable logistical exercise to get it all rolling efficiently with virtually no warning.
A down side to the book was trying to turn the passengers into 'individual stories'. That part was stretched, clichéd and even irritating at times. If the townsfolk were trying to hug strangers or distract them as often as suggested, it would have been unreal. I feel confident that they actually just did a fantastic job of welcoming and caring for the equivelant of a "town-full" of folk from all over the world.
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