Thirty eight planes landed in Gander, Newfoundland.

But I have never really heard much about what happened to all of the diverted planes so that was interesting to me.This book was a painful read. I thought this book was a brilliant example of humanity. Another 9/11 story. So I wasn't big on reliving someone else's experiences from that secondhand perspective, but this was a totally different take, and a welcome one.A sweet story about Gander, Newfoundland and how they helped airplane passengers trapped in their small town in the immediate aftermath of 9/11 On September 11, 2001, American airspace was closed in the wake of the terrorist attacks.

I knew a bit about Gander’s response to the crisis and I enjoyed the way this book filled in the details. They offered rides, showers, food, friendship, clothing, toys, towels, sheets, toiletries, and Screeching-in ceremonies. It is about people doing for other people everything possible in times when hope seemed to have died. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of

Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. U.S. airspace had been shut down and 38 international flights found a new arrival destination in Gander. Definitely worth a read.

My book club selected it last May and I will be leading the review of it at our March get together. Thirty-eight jetliners were forced to land in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland Canada. Wait a minute though! Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. Discover the shocking history of the Great Depression!A revealing story that will shock the world: The WTC towers should have remained standing, even after the impact of a terrorist-controlled aircraft.Do you want to learn about The Progressive Era? I am basically a cynic who utterly lacks empathy, and regards the world as a cruel, vicious, heartless, place, dominated by sadists, egomaniacs, megalomaniacs, and jumped-up eighth grade bullies, who take joy in stomping weaker people in the face. Yes. I originally read this book when it first came out, at the recommendation of another reader. Sure helped to restore my faith in humanity, which takes a beating after reading world news nowadays. In a matter of hours, the town of 10,000 was host to another 6,596 passengers and crew members.

What a fantastic book it was. You can still see all customer reviews for the product. Plane had to land – immediately – at the nearest airport. In the face of tragedy and man's inhumanity to man, you have this story of a whole town---indeed, several neighboring towns---opening their homes and hearts to complete strangers.

You don't want to miss this!This is not the story of the trials. The book got really boring very quickly, the Newfies come across as quite simple and I couldn't finish the book. In a matter of hours, the town of 10,000 was host to another 6,596 passengers and crew members. Please try again They asked for no payment and were even embarrassed to accept any gifts.

What I found most amazing about the reaction of the people of Gander, Newfoundland (and environs), was that the Newfies reacted the way people in the U.S. used to react before they moved to bigger towns, or became jaded, or afraid. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations The citizens of Gander met the stranded passengers with an overwhelming display of friendship and goodwill. Such a great story to come out of tragedy. Although an avid reader, this is the first book I've read in 10 years that I literally could not put down!

Fortunately, a pair of rare Bonobo monkeys were tended by their traveling handler. It is about hope and standing together. Unable to get off their planes for many hours, hungry and uncomfortable and with babies crying, these people, once allowed to disembark, were welcomed with open arms and generous hearts by the citizens of Gander and surrounding towns. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. This story should be read by everybody everywhere. Never forget.No one had to sell me on the character of the Newfies. They forced to land at Gander International Airport in Canada because U.S. closed the airspace on September 11.

I couldn't put it down.

The book can be seen as a compilation of small stories but will end up adding to a strong message of collective altruism and kindness.Amazing story of courage, understanding, gratitude, humanity in the face of the totally unexpected shocks of 9/11 I don't know why I never found this book before. As a show of thanks, scholarship funds for the children of Gander have been formed and donations have been made to provide new computers for the schools.

This story will make you laugh and cry. What a fantastic book it was. Please try againSorry, we failed to record your vote. August 14th 2003 I’ll bet some of them returned; it seems like such a wonderful place that I want to go there myself someday!Okay, let me give the consumer warning up front--do not attempt to read this book without a box of Kleenex on standby.

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