In the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks, the small town of Gander, Newfoundland transformed into an unexpected haven for stranded airline passengers. With limited resources, the townspeople selflessly opened their homes, schools, and community centers to welcome over 6,000 strangers. This heartwarming story captures the extraordinary spirit of kindness and resilience that emerged from a tragic event, as the world came together in a remarkable display of human connection.
Details e-book The Day the World Came to Town Updated Edition
🗸 Author(s): Jim DeFede
🗸 Title: The Day the World Came to Town Updated Edition: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland
🗸 Rating : 4.6 from 5 stars (6767 reviews)
🗸 Languange: English
🗸 Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
🗸 Supported Devices: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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