The American Spirit: Meeting the Challenge of September 11

by LIFE, George W. Bush

There is now a wonderful new cover as well as new information. During the most trying times, LIFE has provided us with images that help us understand, remember, and renew. Following in the footsteps of One Nation, The American Spirit goes back to chronicle the triumph after the tragedy. - An inspiring portrait of a nation and world coming together in sadness, pride, and above all, resolve-vowing never again to allow such a tragedy to occur. - Return to the most tragic moment in American history and meet the heroes and survivors. Reflect on how the nation has responded and overcome the tragedy. - Written by the editors of One Nation.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Photography, American History

176 pages, Hardcover

First published September 4, 2002

About the author

Life was an American magazine published weekly from 1883 to 1972, as an intermittent "special" until 1978, and as a monthly from 1978 until 2000. During its golden age from 1936 to 1972, Life was a wide-ranging weekly general interest magazine known for the quality of its photography.

Reviews

[Lenore Kuipers-Cummins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again I have found an incredible book to read and think about. It was put together one year after 9/11 and was humbling to read. To start with was an introduction by then-president George W. Bush. It goes on the premise that after 9/11 everything changed...the patriotism, and terrorism of that fateful day. Noted historians have written their words about the event and it's affect on the people in the United States and around the world; people like James Bradley and David McCullough. Noted photographers have contributed to this book including Gregg Brown, who documented the recovery of the World Trade Center for eight months, presented in this book for the first time in this book. It talks of the legacy of many, as well as talking to some of the survivors.
This book also gives you cause to contemplate other days similar to this in American History....1776 and our battle for independence, the Civil War, WWI and Pearl Harbor of WWII. We survived those events, as we are living these "new" times now. Events that did not stop us, but made us stronger. It is good for all of us to remember these past events as well.

[Denise Ballentine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a tribute and memorial to what follwed in the year after the towers came down. Some great aerial photography chronicling the clearing of the site. Pictures, glimpses into personal challenges,and interesting thoughts abound. Believe it or not, I bought this wonderful book several years ago at the dollar store and mostly just perused it. Around the time of our Independence day this year I finally decided to actually read it. It is worthwhile to read what is written in it. I enjoyed the insights. You will too.

[Larry Moore]

Outstanding, I worked in WTC, this book has great photos and stories plus some interesting facts

[Cws]

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