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The Day the World Came to Town

9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland

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The Day the World Came to Town

By: Jim DeFede
Narrated by: Ray Porter
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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 Publishers 21st Century Americas Canada Modern Aviation

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Very interesting and uplifting. Generates hope from the kindness of the people of Gander at a very sad time.

Uplifting

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Such a great tale of human kindness. Ordinary yet extraordinary. I really enjoyed this book.

Fantastic

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Extraordinary circumstances brought about this account of the best of Human nature. The people of Gander should be eternally proud.

Well narrated, a heartwarming account.

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loved it, an emotional rollercoaster. left me wanting to find out more about Gander Newfoundland.

brilliant

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interesting piece of history idk about told with style and humour of a difficult subject. only issue was the very many obvious edits in narration, sometimes 2 or 3 sessions in one paragraph... minor gripe

well read well written

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Showing the best and worse of the human race but as always the good shines through

Fantastic story

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I listened to learn details of the rerouted planes before going to see the musical, expecting dry factual reportage - what I got was equally as uplifting and joyous as the stage show which came after....
The narrator's tone is perfect, the writing sensitive, informative and never 'sensationalised '.
Almost a 'must read' before seeing the show! And even if you have no plans to see the show, still a wonderful listen.

The Real Lives of the Come From Away show...

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I saw the film about this 9-11 story a few years ago.
And after listening to this book I can say I doesn't do them justice for they did for people on the 37 airplanes diverted there.

kindness inGander

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A great true story showing the people of Gander and the passengers in the best light possible amidst the tragedy of 911. An excellent feel good book. Also try and catch the stage show 'Come from Away' that covers the same event.

Loved it

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I definitely recommend listening to this audiobook. It is a fantastic story of the wonderful people in Newfoundland and provides hope for the future of humankind!

Fantastic listen

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