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Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11
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The Only Plane in the Sky — such an evocative title — is a monumental and moving oral history, documenting the stories of those who lived through and were personally caught in the maelstrom of 9/11. Where were they? What do they remember?How were their lives changed? Graff’s deft weaving together of voices from that day is both tender and riveting; the read is propulsive; the takeaway is the powerful eloquence of everyday individuals in the face of momentous tragedy.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
“This is history at its most immediate and moving...A marvelous and memorable book.” —Jon Meacham
“Remarkable...A priceless civic gift...On page after page, a reader will encounter words that startle, or make him angry, or heartbroken.” —The Wall Street Journal
“Had me turning each page with my heart in my throat...There’s been a lot written about 9/11, but nothing like this. I urge you to read it.” —Katie Couric
The first comprehensive oral history of September 1...
“This is history at its most immediate and moving...A marvelous and memorable book.” —Jon Meacham
“Remarkable...A priceless civic gift...On page after page, a reader will encounter words that startle, or make him angry, or heartbroken.” —The Wall Street Journal
“Had me turning each page with my heart in my throat...There’s been a lot written about 9/11, but nothing like this. I urge you to read it.” —Katie Couric
The first comprehensive oral history of September 1...
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