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The Day the World Came to Town
- 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland
- Narrated by: Ray Porter
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
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Summary
Perfect for fans of the musical Come From Away!
When 38 jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land at Gander International Airport in Canada by the closing of U.S. airspace on September 11, the population of this small town on Newfoundland Island swelled from 10,300 to nearly 17,000. The citizens of Gander met the stranded passengers with an overwhelming display of friendship and goodwill. As the passengers stepped from the airplanes, exhausted, hungry and distraught after being held on board for nearly 24 hours while security checked all of the baggage, they were greeted with a feast prepared by the townspeople. Local bus drivers who had been on strike came off the picket lines to transport the passengers to the various shelters set up in local schools and churches. Linens and toiletries were bought and donated. A middle school provided showers, as well as access to computers, email, and televisions, allowing the passengers to stay in touch with family and follow the news.
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- Aisling
- 27-01-22
Uplifting
Very interesting and uplifting. Generates hope from the kindness of the people of Gander at a very sad time.
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- EmmaRay
- 19-03-23
Fantastic
Such a great tale of human kindness. Ordinary yet extraordinary. I really enjoyed this book.
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- Mark Mcglynn
- 02-08-21
brilliant
loved it, an emotional rollercoaster. left me wanting to find out more about Gander Newfoundland.
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- Andrew Hadden
- 19-07-18
well read well written
interesting piece of history idk about told with style and humour of a difficult subject. only issue was the very many obvious edits in narration, sometimes 2 or 3 sessions in one paragraph... minor gripe
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- Anne C.
- 19-07-23
Fantastic story
Showing the best and worse of the human race but as always the good shines through
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- Amazon Customer
- 18-06-23
A lovely story of humanity
Really enjoyed this story. It was a lovely story of the warmth and compassion of humanity.
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- MIss G McKay
- 16-10-23
Heartwarming
Really great insight into wonderful people in a terrible time. Fascinating. Well done Newfoundland.
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- FannyFanackcerpan
- 26-07-22
The Real Lives of the Come From Away show...
I listened to learn details of the rerouted planes before going to see the musical, expecting dry factual reportage - what I got was equally as uplifting and joyous as the stage show which came after....
The narrator's tone is perfect, the writing sensitive, informative and never 'sensationalised '.
Almost a 'must read' before seeing the show! And even if you have no plans to see the show, still a wonderful listen.
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- Ian
- 14-09-24
kindness inGander
I saw the film about this 9-11 story a few years ago.
And after listening to this book I can say I doesn't do them justice for they did for people on the 37 airplanes diverted there.
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- D. Cunningham
- 05-07-22
Loved it
A great true story showing the people of Gander and the passengers in the best light possible amidst the tragedy of 911. An excellent feel good book. Also try and catch the stage show 'Come from Away' that covers the same event.
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