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The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland | 
pickUpflifting and inspirational
Crisis brings out the best in people and it‘s always the silver lining for me. Loving this read in how the town of Gander loves those stranded after 9/11 out loud.
pickHighly recommend. Audiobook is on hoopla. Loved this. Heart-warning story about how the people of Newfoundland opened up their homes and town to passengers who were stranded their on 9/11. Passengers from 38 flights landed in the small town of Gander. It goes into detail on some of the passengers stories and is very moving. An uplifting read on the anniversary of 9/11.
In Honor of the anniversary of 9-11.
https://wellreadneck.wordpress.com/2019/09/11/the-day-the-world-came-to-town-9-1...
pickDefinitely cried my way through this book. Such a lovely true story about the best of humanity.
pickI‘m Canadian. I grew up in a small town, and can see people reacting as the people of Gander did, doing everything they could do to help. 9/11 itself is an emotional topic, This was emotional, it made me feel proud to be Canadian, to read about everything the people in Gander had done. A really good (and emotional) account of what some of the people who were flying that day went through when they landed in a small isolated town in Eastern Canada.
pickHeart-warming, charming and proudly Canadian 🇨🇦🧡
Absolutely loved this story!
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#NonFiction #History #September11
#Canada #Newfoundland
pickThis past weekend I saw Come From Away at our local theater in Hartford. It‘s based on the book “The Day the World Came to Town” which I read earlier. Based on the true story of the townsfolk of Gander, Newfoundland who took care of the airline passengers grounded there after 9/11, both the book and musical were heartwarming despite the awful circumstances.
pickI downloaded this months ago on a whim, then last weekend took the in-laws to see Come from Away & realised it was the same true story. This was a quick non fiction read full of heart - the author does a great job of painting the kindness of the townsfolk, the pain of those days & brining some of the stories of the nearly 7000 passengers diverted to Gander to vivid life. Post theatre we were entertained to hear my husband had been!! His 📸
pickApart from the fact it‘s set in the aftermath of 9/11, this is a wonderfully uplifting book that restores your faith in humanity. I loved all the little stories, but especially The Beatles sing along.
Well done the people of Gander ❤️
pickAfter seeing Come From Away, I had to read this. Amazing story!
so-soSweet book about the warm hospitality of a Canadian town during the chaos of 9-11. Listened in audiobook and enjoyed the narration.
pickThis was definitely the most heartwarming book I‘ve read in at least a dozen years. If you‘ve lost hope in humanity just read this book. It will restore your belief in the kindness of strangers. 9/11 will forever remain the most significant world event in my lifetime but stories like this one brings me hope for the future. Thank you @cortg for sharing this audio selection, it was exactly what I needed. #Hoopla
Doing some #AudioPacking today. Starting this book, hoping it will fulfill #somethingUplifting for #NonFiction2019
I‘m pretty sure @Cortg recently posted about this book 💜#Hoopla
pickAfter seeing the musical, I had to read the book that inspired it. I cried my way through this true story of a community coming together in a time of crisis. It reminded me that even when things seem the darkest, there is light, and hope, and compassion.
#nonfiction2019 - something you weren‘t looking for.
#friyayintro #selfie Not quite a selfie but the closest thing I have from my last photo. Taken just before seeing Come From Away, based on a true story of the rerouted planes landing in Gander, Newfoundland after 9/11.
1. My house today, after a snow dusting
2. I love it! Super convenient to so much!
3. The Day the World Came to Town
4. Mornings and evenings
5. Egg roll in a bowl
#friyay @howjessreads
Any UK Littens, just saw that this has opened in London. Just wanted to recommend it - I saw on Broadway and loved it. Amazing true story and very moving. And I can also recommend the book tagged on which it is based.
pickI needed an audiobook ASAP and chose this one since my theatrical daughter has been playing music from the show Come From Away.
This book is fantastic! It‘s the story of what happened after 38 planes are forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland after 9/11. This book just made my heart so happy to read about so many people coming together in the midst of a major crisis. I rarely reread books but this one...I may have to purchase and own. ❤️❤️❤️
pickThis is the story of the people of Gander, Newfoundland who took care of the passengers and crew of the 38 planes forced to land on September 11th, 2001 in their small town as US airspace was shut down. It was a heartwarming look at the beauty and strength of the human spirit in the face of horrible tragedy. A play based on this story called Come From Away is coming to my local theater this spring and I definitely want to check it out.
Kids are back in school. Time to celebrate!
pickGreat follow up to seeing the theatre production “Come from away” on Broadway!
pickThis has been the perfect antidote to the midterm elections. It was lovely listening to something bursting with so much human kindness.
pickA wonderful book about the time the small city of Gander in Canada and their residents opened their homes for displaced travelers largely from the US who were unable to land or return home due to 9-11. Our neighbors to the north continually offer refuge.
No reading for me this afternoon. I‘m watching Come From Away in Toronto.
If you‘re in interested in learning more about how the small town of Gander, Newfoundland helped thousands of passengers stranded after the US air space was closed after the attacks on 9/11, be sure to check out the tagged book.
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2. 95% fiction
3. Science/history
4. How the Irish Saved Civilization
5. Tagged, very sweet account of one town‘s experience on 9/11
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Thank you for the opportunity to win your #10kLaborDayGiveaway @Nessavamusic Congratulations on your milestone! I would choose to win the tagged book and either the fantasy or comedy book. 😊
pickA touching look at the town in Newfoundland that temporarily housed thousands of stranded travelers on 9/11. Really lovely look at human kindness.
Thank you so much for the “extra” book, @Melissa_J ! I‘ve been meaning to get to this for ages. 😘😘
pickWhen 38 jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land in Gandor, Newfoundland on 9/11/2001, due to the closing of US airspace, the people of this small community were called upon to come to the aid of more than 6,000 displaced travelers. They placed their lives on hold for a group of strangers. This story affirms the basic goodness of man at a time when it was easy to doubt such humanity existed.
This is a Book Club choice. All 3 of my Book Clubs‘ reads are due next week, and I haven‘t finished any of them! 😬 This book was just about impossible to get. Have been on reserve list in two different Township Library Systems and the lists were just not moving. Almost gave up, and then today, I tried a third Township, and one copy was available! Drove there to pick it up, and I‘m happy I did. Looks like a quick read and heartwarming.
pickThis beautiful story was so uplifting. It‘s a nonfiction account of a tiny town in Newfoundland that welcomed thousands of people to their town on 9/11. Despite having limited resources and people, they opened their doors to care for the stranded airplane passengers when all flights were grounded. At a time when people were heartbroken, the folks from Gander showed the best of humanity. FYI the musical Come From Away is based on this book!
pickWhile I was familiar with the diversion of hundreds of US-bound flights to Canada on 9/11, this is the first detailed account I‘ve read about it. If you‘ve lost your faith in humanity this book could help to restore it. The people of Gander went above and beyond to ensure the well-being of the thousands of passengers (human and animal) stranded in their small town. I both laughed and cried, and will not soon forget what I‘ve just read. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My latest read pays #homage to the wonderfully hospitable people of Gander, Newfoundland, who opened their homes and hearts to thousands of people from all over the world in the aftermath of 9/11. #Aprella
pickAn inspiring story of the kindness of our fellow human beings when it's most needed! Great to read before seeing the Broadway show Come From Away, which tells the same story. Highly recommend.
pickThis is a really interesting account of what happened in Newfoundland after 9/11. 35-40 international flights were diverted there when US airspace was closed. It‘s a great story of people coming together. #LitsyAtoZ #LetterD
pickWhat a wonderful story about the passengers (both human and other species) who were aided by the people of Gander and surrounding areas when their flights were diverted to Canada on 9/11. Newfies❤️
I need something to get my mind off swallowing my crown yesterday. Lol. It fell out Wednesday night, I put it back in with petroleum jelly (don‘t ask), it lasted most of the day on Thursday, had a delicious dinner and the crown went down with it. C‘est La Vie. Dean Martin in background🐾❤️
Current situation. This book is excellent! Also: more companies should make tiny beers. They make me feel fancy.
Out of such horror and chaos comes some beautiful stories. I had never heard about any of this, but I‘m thrilled to read of such kindness and selflessness. A wonderful afternoon of tea, blankets, and heartwarming stories.
Taking five minutes from my lunch to read a little bit. I wasn‘t expecting to react as emotionally as I have been with this book- excellent start!
Seeing this fabulous show for the 3rd time! IT'S SO AMAZING. Especially at a time when you need to be reminded about the good in the world. I highly recommend!
