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Granted I was in 8th grade when the tragedy of September 11, 2001 happened and was sheltered from much of the news but I had never heard of Gander, Newfoundland in any other historical context even as an adult let alone the hospitality the community shared with so many when American Air Space was shut down grounding flights for days.

The book the musical Come From Away is based on, read by a strong narrator. It is full of hope and goodness, although the Newfie‘s were both better and worse than in the musical, the passengers and crew also. Some changes made sense - you can‘t have a cast of 10k spread over multiple towns - and others less so. But a story that needs to be told in as many formats as it takes to get the message out there. Be kind. Help each other. Love.

After all these years I didn't know this story. Thanks for putting it on my radar @peaknit

The community and humanity of Newfoundlanders during 9/11 completely touched my heart. I wished I lived in a country like that. And why can‘t we all?

Beautiful book of the genuine goodness of people. I‘m kind of in awe.

I only finished one nonfiction book this month - I am reading another that's a work in progress and might become a bail... We'll see 🙈
But this one I finished was great! Bi still beat it out for top spot because I learned a lot more from it
#readingbracket2023

If you need a good cry, give this book a listen. Highlighting the events of 9/11 and the days following for the passengers of the 38 flights that were redirected and stranded in Newfoundland, this true story exemplifies the goodness, kindness, and hope in humanity.
I already knew a lot of this story from the musical 'Come From Away' but it was nice to see an even bigger picture of the many experiences the passengers and Gander residents had

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This book was a delight. Such a sweet story of people coming together and doing whatever they could and was needed at at time of so much chaos, violence, and uncertainty. I saw people posting about it a few months ago around the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and I eventually picked it up in an Audible sale. So glad I did. Definitely recommend.

I really needed this hopeful and heartwarming story of humans helping other humans (and animals!). Loved it.

January reads ⛄️

Popsugar: man made disaster

So excited to read this after seeing Come From Away last weekend! #bookbub

After 9/11 the American Air Space was shut down, but when happened to all the planes still in the air? They were sent to many countries, but Newfoundland, in particular, saw its population double almost overnight. A great read full of interesting Newfoundland facts. Since I had already watched Come From Away (multiple times), I was familiar with many of the characters already. It was nice learning about their experiences that weren‘t⬇️

Yay! This book was top of my list! The hot cocoa is perfect for this snowy day! But I don‘t know who to thank! I just have the last name of Frazier on the package. I don‘t see a Litsy handle anywhere. I tried to do some detective work but there are too many Fraziers on Litsy 😜. Who sent this lovely swap?

Thank you @bookish_wookish for organizing!

I have no words.
This book is the amazing, heartwarming, and heartbreaking story of 9/11/2001 and all the planes forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland, Canada when American airspace closed.
There was no question in the Newfies‘ minds that they would rally anything and everything they could to help the plane people, adopting over 6,000 passengers from all over the world for nearly a week.
I laughed and I cried. Have tissues handy.
#comefromaway

Omg they sent the fire truck with lights and sirens to the next town to get more toys for the kids!!!! I‘m not crying, you‘re crying 🥺😭

Like anyone old enough, I have strong memories from 9/11/01, where I was, how scared I felt. One of my best friends was living in NYC and I was frantic to know she was safe. (Thankfully she was, and every 9/11 since she takes cookies to her local fire house).

That day and the days after showed us the worst and very best of humanity. Sending love to everyone on this day that‘s still so hard even 20 years later.

Heartwarming and inspiring, although maybe with a few too many comments about how “astonishing”Americans find Newfoundland hospitality. I‘ve heard some of the stories in the musical “Come from Away,” but not the ones about what was happening in the airplanes as the crisis emerged, which was interesting. So many types of support and kindness shown to so many people (and animals!)
#Booked2021 #About9/11

Library book to Kindle. Next book club book. Tbh, am really not enjoying the club... not sure if it is me or if it is them...

I first learned about this book when I saw the musical that was based on it. Love the musical and I love this book. This book kept giving me goosebumps for remembering the events of 9/11 plus for reading how kind the people of Gander were to these stranded passengers. An incredible book (and musical)! #booked2021 #relatedto911 #litsyatoz #d #littenlisten #4points

This hook was so heartwarming I actually cried. The way the people of Newfoundland rallied around the displaced airline passengers in September 2001 is a shining example of what humanity SHOULD be like. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
26 points for #littenlisten (6 hrs + bookspin + curiouscovers)

I‘ve seen a stage production of Come From Away and loved it! I thought it was a good idea to read this book. I‘m glad I did. On one horrible day when we all saw the very worst of human nature, it‘s heartwarming to read stories of how it brought out the very best of human nature in the hours and days afterwards.

#bookspinbingo

#booked2021 - related to 9/11

I picked this up after absolutely loving the musical "Come From Away". A non-fiction read describing events in Gander, Newfoundland following September 11. It was heartwarming to hear so many stories of kindness and generosity ⭐⭐⭐

What a beautiful, heartbreaking and important book. So glad I read it and I recommend everyone reads this book. Read as part of the #PopSugarReadingChallenge2021 5/5

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Challenge prompts completed:
#newfoundlandandlabrador #readcanada @MsMelissa
#relatedto911 @Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft
#titlestartswiththeletterd #tbrdeckofcards #kingofdiamonds @Clwojick
#doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

This account of how Gander's citizens welcomed stranded travellers on 9/11 is a heartwarming read and shows the strong bonds between Canadians and Americans, which I believe are still as strong 20 years later. I also love the descriptions of Newfoundland culture!

#JoyousJanuary #ShutdownReadathon
@Andrew65 @Squidget

Just a mini book haul, arriving just in time for the start of lockdown number 2. 🙃

Feel good book. Well told story of the plane people diverted to Newfoundland after the 9/11 attacks. So many different stories and all of them framed by the amazing response of the locals. Nonfiction but with characters you will remember after the story is done.

Over 6,000 passengers were diverted to Newfoundland on 9/11. This is the amazing story of kindness that the people of Gander and the surrounding areas showed the stranded passengers. Such an amazing, feel-good story!

What a beautiful story! Readers who enjoyed this book will also enjoy Bob Greene's "Once Upon A Town: The Miracle of the North Platte Canteen."

“The Day the World Came to Town” was a really interesting book which exceeded my expectations. I really enjoyed hearing about the kindness and generosity of the people of Gander who unexpectedly found themselves as hosts to thousands of people. A strong 4 star read for me!

My full review is up on my blog now 📚

I can tell that the author isn't from New York, because Downtown Brooklyn is actually the name of the neighborhood, which means that "downtown" should be capitalized. This isn't as bad as calling 6th Avenue "The Avenue of the Americas," or pronouncing Houston Street like it's the city in Texas, but I can't exactly ignore this either. #NewYorkerOCD

(Continued)...provoking a possible terrorist onboard into action, they reasoned.

I almost forgot to finish this tonight! I found out about this book thanks to @Megabooks & listened to it. The story of the planes & people who had to land in Newfoundland on 9/11, this was a much-needed story about kindness, teamwork, & hope. The only part that caused me anxiety was about the animals on board—but don‘t worry, they were taken care of by wonderful volunteers!

#ReadYourSign characteristic: Kindness @Meaw_catlady @Clwojick 38 ✈️s were diverted to Gander Newfoundland 🇨🇦 when 🇺🇸 airspace was closed on 9/11. More than 6000 people flooded the town and were welcomed, fed, cared for, and in some cases entertained by the kind residents. Pretty Amazing! 3/5💙s BTW, the reader Ray Porter sounds so much like Tom Hanks to me.

Audible, I did enjoy this program.

I‘m not one of those people who believes all our problems can be solved by kindness. We need deep structural change on a number of levels.

That said, the people of Newfoundland showed that kindness can mean the world and bring out the best in all involved.

I loved this feel good book about the kindness shown by Newfies to the hundreds of passengers stranded on 9/11/01 and the days after. #audiobook

This book was very uplifting. Having lived close to NYC during 9/11, I have heard of so many amazing stories. This one really shows that humanity is universal. Something we all need right now.

Beautiful weather, a very interesting listen makes for a great morning audio walk! I love how green my neighborhood is! #audiobook #summer #summerreading

Overwhelming example of generosity & kindness. At a time when people in America were horrified the town of Gander Newfoundland were amazingly supportive by providing emotional support, food, clothing, toys and SO much more!

Started listening to Tom Hanks as I was driving to my friend's house. She gave me these precious succulent sprigs who have found a new home in a most appropriate mug. 🌱☕️📘

This was a really nice book about the way people can come together in the face of a tragedy.

Still struggling to read this week, so just the two on the right for #bookreport, plus Aitkinson‘s One Good Turn on 🎧

Just started the tagged book - 🤞it is the #weeklyforecast hope-filled read I need.

Wishing you all well, littens ❤️🧡💛💚💚💙💜

Just saw Come From Away and instantly wanted to read this book. Such a great story.

18 years later the tragedy of 9/11 still brings a profound sadness for all of the people touched by this horrific event. Yet even in the chaos of that fateful day there are stories of human kindness and decency. This book celebrates the generosity and compassion of the people of Gander, NF. They opened their hearts and homes to displaced persons and helped them cope with the shocking aftermath of the crashes. #TIL Hope and faith in humanity.

On 9/11/01 when the U.S. airspace was shut down, 38 planes carrying 6,595 passengers and crew members were diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland. For 6 days the citizens of Gander (population of around 10,000) & its surrounding communities opened their homes, schools, churches, hearts & minds to the stranded folks whose lives were directly affected by 9/11. Such a hopeful book, an easy read, and a glimpse into humanity at its finest.

Upflifting and inspirational

Crisis brings out the best in people and it‘s always the silver lining for me. Loving this read in how the town of Gander loves those stranded after 9/11 out loud.

Highly recommend. Audiobook is on hoopla. Loved this. Heart-warning story about how the people of Newfoundland opened up their homes and town to passengers who were stranded their on 9/11. Passengers from 38 flights landed in the small town of Gander. It goes into detail on some of the passengers stories and is very moving. An uplifting read on the anniversary of 9/11.

I started listening to this today in honor of #911. I really like it so far. #neverforget