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The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland

Author:
Jim DeFede
Read by:
Ray Porter
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Book
74
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20
Release Date
June 27, 2017
Duration
6 hours 28 minutes
Summary
Perfect for fans of the musical Come From Away!

When 38 jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land at Gander International Airport in Canada by the closing of U.S. airspace on September 11, the population of this small town on Newfoundland Island swelled from 10,300 to nearly 17,000. The citizens of Gander met the stranded passengers with an overwhelming display of friendship and goodwill. As the passengers stepped from the airplanes, exhausted, hungry and distraught after being held on board for nearly 24 hours while security checked all of the baggage, they were greeted with a feast prepared by the townspeople. Local bus drivers who had been on strike came off the picket lines to transport the passengers to the various shelters set up in local schools and churches. Linens and toiletries were bought and donated. A middle school provided showers, as well as access to computers, email, and televisions, allowing the passengers to stay in touch with family and follow the news.
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Profile Avatar JANICE T. May 2026

The people of Gander are showing the rest of the world how we can live our best lives. I was touched by their generosity and great big open hearts.

Profile Avatar Patti Helander Feb 2026

Fantastic book! Well written & well read. You get details into the happenings brought on by the events of 9/11, how resilent people are and how giving and selfless people can be. Especially in today's world this story resounds and reminds us to be those people.

Profile Avatar Leslie Riback Aug 2025

Heartwarming

Profile Avatar Bernie C. Jul 2024

This is a different view of the numerous 9/11 books that are out there. It's the story of how one very small Newfoundland fishing village took in and cared for the passengers and crew of a large international flight that was grounded when American airspace was closed to all aircrafts. The generosity of the village and its people is remarkable. And those travelers who were grounded learned how gererous the villagers were who didn't own much but gave their all to make the stranded travelers feel welcomed.

Profile Avatar Steven R. Sep 2022

Wonderful story

Profile Avatar Tricia D. Apr 2022

Heartwarming. Very informative and well worth the read.

Profile Avatar KHolton Mar 2022

So much unrealized information. It makes me want to visit the area myself, and give thanks.

Profile Avatar Valerie J. Feb 2022

Excellent book. There was lots of detail in what happened behind the scenes that I never could have imagined. Great story about how, in the face of tragedy, there are always helpers.

Profile Avatar Noah Z. Oct 2018

Great book full of information I never knew.

The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland

The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland

Author: Jim DeFede
Read by: Ray Porter
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