September 11: The 9/11 Story, Aftermath and Legacy

by Associated Press, Robert De Niro (Foreword)

A commemoration of the 20th anniversary of 9/11 as told through stories and photographs from The Associated Press—covering everything from the events of that tragic day to the rebuilding of the World Trade Center and beyond.This important and comprehensive book commemorates the 20th anniversary of September 11 as told through stories and images from the correspondents and photographers of The Associated Press—breaking news reports, in-depth investigative pieces, human interest accounts, approximately 175 dramatic and moving photos, and first-person recollections. AP’s reporting of the world-changing events of 9/11; the heroic rescue efforts and aftermath; the world’s reaction; Operation Enduring Freedom; the continuing legal proceedings; the building of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City as a place of remembrance; the rebuilding of downtown NYC and much more is covered. Also included is a foreword by Robert De Niro. The book tells the many stories of 9/11—not only of the unprecedented horror of that September morning, but also of the inspiring resilience and hope of the human spirit.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Terrorism

531 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 3, 2021

About the author

The Associated Press is an American news agency. The AP is a cooperative owned by its contributing newspapers, radio and television stations in the United States, which both contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists. Many newspapers and broadcasters outside the United States are AP subscribers, paying a fee to use AP material without being contributing members of the cooperative.

As of 2005, the news collected by the AP is published and republished by more than 1,700 newspapers, in addition to more than 5,000 television and radio broadcasters. The photograph library of the AP consists of over 10 million images. The Associated Press operates 243 news bureaus, and it serves at least 120 countries, with an international staff located all over the world.

Associated Press also operates The Associated Press Radio Network, which provides newscasts twice hourly for broadcast and satellite radio and television stations. The AP Radio also offers news and public affairs features, feeds of news sound bites, and long form coverage of major events.

As part of their cooperative agreement with The Associated Press, most member news organizations grant automatic permission for the AP to distribute their local news reports. For example, on page two of every edition of The Washington Post, the newspaper's masthead includes the statement, "The Associated Press is entitled exclusively to use for re-publication of all news dispatches credited to it or not otherwise credited in this paper and all local news of spontaneous origin published herein."

The AP employs the "inverted pyramid formula" for writing that enables the news outlets to edit a story to fit its available publication area without losing the story's essential meaning and news information.

Cutbacks at longtime U.S. rival United Press International, most significantly in 1993, left the AP as the primary nationally oriented news service based in the United States, although United Press International still produces and distributes news stories daily. Other English-language news services, such as Reuters and the English-language service of Agence France-Presse, are based outside the United States. More recently launched internet news services, such as All Headline News (AHN) are becoming competitive to the traditional wire services like the AP.

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

As we are nearing the 22nd anniversary of this horrific event in America, I felt the need to delve into this book. We all know exactly where we were and how the morning unfolded as we experienced the life changing, world changing moments. I had lost a loved one 6 months before 9/11 and I remember thinking how all those poor people who lost loved ones that day were just starting on the long road of grief. This book takes us back through those events. It has a timeline beginning with the terrorists arriving at airports that morning and takes us through each development as it occurred. I cried throughout the timeline. It was especially hard to read about the last conversations from passengers on these flights. It made me wonder about the children who lost parents that day who would be grown up now. And the children in the classroom in Sarasota as the President read to them, I wonder how that moment affected their lives through the years. But this book also has hope, heroism and strength. It also took me back to those days when this country pulled together, when so many reached out to others and there was a strong sense of patriotism. It was nice to remember how we, the people, were united. This is mostly compiled of AP articles and many photos but it is in depth and emotional. I am so glad I read it as we must always remember.

[Anna Catherman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite reads to date about 9/11. It is a great compliment to my other favorite, The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11. That book is a laser-focused account of the day as seen through the eyes of dozens of different people, and is best enjoyed on audio; this book is a beautiful hardcover bursting with photos, and is a very broad look at the day and its impact over the past twenty years.
"September 11" was an important read for me as I didn't read this news coverage growing up. I do have my doubts as to how much this one will be enjoyed by general audiences, especially those who may have already read the articles. It's not a gripping narrative story, but it takes the reader back in time in a unique way which I very much appreciated.

[Perky Texan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Liked this one but felt like it eventually got too deep in the weeds and veered off into so much of the after history. The first part of it was riveting, though.

[Abby · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great way to learn more about the immediate reactions and information that was available in the wake of 9/11. Amazing photos as well that truly captured the reality of that day.

[Allie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an absolutely incredible and informative anthology of AP articles.

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

After attending a special exhibition at the Huntsville AL Museum of Art "9/11 and Beyond: Photographs from the Associated Press", I purchased this book. learned much of the tragedy, and feelings of those that were part of the attack, destruction, and rebuilding of New York. I found the stories and photos of the period within 1-2 years of the attack most interesting. The rebuilding, less so. Overall, I found the book worthwhile and educational.