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The Only Plane in the Sky
An Oral History of 9/11
Book • 2019
The Only Plane in the Sky is a meticulous and panoramic narrative of the events of September 11, 2001.
The book is compiled from over 5,000 oral histories, including accounts from survivors, first responders, and those who lost loved ones.
It chronicles the day from the predawn hours to the aftermath, covering experiences aboard the hijacked planes, at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and on Air Force One. The narrative highlights the bravery, grief, and resilience of ordinary people faced with extraordinary events, making it a powerful tribute to the courage of everyday Americans and an essential addition to the literature of 9/11.
The book is compiled from over 5,000 oral histories, including accounts from survivors, first responders, and those who lost loved ones.
It chronicles the day from the predawn hours to the aftermath, covering experiences aboard the hijacked planes, at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and on Air Force One. The narrative highlights the bravery, grief, and resilience of ordinary people faced with extraordinary events, making it a powerful tribute to the courage of everyday Americans and an essential addition to the literature of 9/11.
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Mentioned by Garrett Graff as one of his previous book-length oral histories about 9/11 that brought together the voices of about 500 people.
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