Tower Stories: An Oral History of 9/11 (20th Anniversary Commemorative Edition)

Damon DiMarco's Tower Stories: An Oral History of 9/11 is a powerful book that captures the voices of those who were in New York City on 9/11. It includes a wide variety of viewpoints, from the people who miraculously made it down from the 89th floor of Tower 1 to the New York Times reporter who fought her way through the fleeing crowds. The 20th Anniversary Commemorative Edition includes additional interviews with Alice Greenwald, Father Jim Martin, Tom Haddad, and Stephen Adly Guirgis, offering a contemporary perspective on the tragedy. The book is haunting and heartbreaking, yet ultimately heroic, and has been praised for its contribution to the memory of 9/11.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 552 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2021
Publisher: Santa Monica Press

Damon DiMarco's Tower Stories: An Oral History of 9/11 (20th Anniversary Commemorative Edition) is a powerful testament to the enduring impact of a monumental tragedy in American history. Through the voices of those who were in New York City on that fateful day, the book captures the resilience, heroism, and unwavering spirit of the American people in the face of adversity.

The individuals featured in the book offer a diverse range of perspectives, from the small group of people who miraculously made it safely down from the 89th floor of Tower 1 to the New York Times reporter who bravely fought her way through the fleeing crowds to return to Lower Manhattan. The paramedic who set up a triage area 200 yards from the Towers before they collapsed, and the bereaved citizens of New York City who struggled to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of the tragedy, are just a few examples of the many heroes found within its pages.

The original edition of Tower Stories was a best-selling and critically acclaimed masterpiece on 9/11, and this 20th Anniversary Commemorative Edition adds new depth and insight to the story. DiMarco has conducted additional interviews with key figures, including Alice Greenwald (President and CEO of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum), Father Jim Martin (New York Times bestselling author), Tom Haddad (survivor of the 89th floor, Tower 1), and Stephen Adly Guirgis (Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright).

The 20th Anniversary Commemorative Edition preserves all of the voices from the original edition for future generations, while also offering fresh perspectives and insights that shed light on the ongoing legacy of 9/11. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring spirit of the American people.

Weight: 736g
Dimension: 154 x 228 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781595801029