Christine (luvmygem) - reviewed on 4/2/2009 + 86 more book reviews

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An amazing story of how the people in Gander, Newfoundland and other surrounding towns opened their hearts and homes to care for those airline passengers who were diverted to Newfoundland on September 11, 2001.

The story touches on the lives of many people involved - passengers from all over the world, pilots and flight crew, the citizens of Newfoundland. My heart warmed as I read of the unique incomparable trust and compassion of those selfless Newfies, whose one and only concern was the comfort of their guests. Some of the other characters and storylines made me laugh, some made me cry - like couple who eagerly awaited news of their son, an FDNY firefighter. Like someone else wrote, I want to visit this place and hug every person I see.

A nicely written, emotional but overall uplifting story - while I can never forget the horrific images I saw that day, I will now always think of those wonderful souls in Newfoundland whenever 9/11 crosses my mind.

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