September 11, 2001: Attack on New York City

by Wilborn R. Hampton

The award-winning Wilborn Hampton recounts one horrifying day in history through the eyes of several who experienced it firsthand. (Age 10 and up).Ten years after the tragic event that changed the course of America's history, the interviews and accounts of survivors, heroes, and terrorists are no less poignant. Seasoned reporter and award-winning author Wilborn Hampton creates an intimate portrait of life and loss, and offers a deeper understanding of that tragic day.Back matter includes a bibliography and a filmography.

160 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 9, 2011

Reviews

[Aiden Huntsinger]

so my book is about the tragedies that happened on September 11, 2001. First it tells us about some of our characters on that day, and also gives us some background before it all happened. And then we go in the attacks of the twin towers. Then it tells us about a man named Jim kenworthy, he started his day off lie the rest of us do, he was just one of the people in the twin towers that day. the book mainly tells us about the attacks and about the terrorists who planned the attack,and also about who survived and who didn't.

What I liked about this book is all the detail they put in and it pulled me in and made me think what it would be like if I was really there. I liked that it tells us about the victims and it gives you a little summary of new York and what happened before the tragedies happened.
If I wrote this I would add a little bit more detail about the crash. and suspense. And I wouldn't take out anything

[Lisa Furkins · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had avoided all of the 9/11 books simply because I thought the tragedy was so overwhelming and I didn't want to read anything to make me think more about what had happened.

This book is about 5 people and the paths their lives took that day - why one may survived because he decided to walk to work while his wife who took the early train perished.

It is a quick read - not too overwhelming - I mean even after ten years it still bothers me a great deal what happened that day.


Never forget!!

[Holly]

I thought this book was quite moving. It gives very detailed accounts of events that took place on September 11, 2001 from several different points of view.

[Elizabeth Carter · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have enjoyed this book very much me and my husband Jack have taken turns reading a story. We can't believe that happened to the World Trade Centers.

[Bonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Different perspectives of those who lived through 9/11. Some graphic areas, but true to the scenarios. Quick read, overall. Good for nonfiction instruction - perspectives.