A Decade of Hope, Dennis Smith
A Decade of Hope, Dennis Smith
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A Decade of Hope
Stories of Grief and Endurance from 9/11 Families and Friends

Author: Dennis Smith, Deirdre Smith

Narrator: Joyce Bean, Stephen Hoye

Unabridged: 16 hr 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 09/30/2011


Synopsis

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, an occasion that is sure to be observed around the world. But among the memorials, political speeches, and news editorials, the most pressing consideration—and often the most overlooked—is the lives and well-being of the 9/11 first responders, their families, and the victims' families over the past decade.

Dennis Smith, a former firefighter and the author of the bestselling Report from Ground Zero, addresses this important topic in a series of interviews with the heroes and families of those most affected by the tragedy either through feats of bravery in the rescue efforts or heroic bearing up in the face of unimaginable loss. Smith provides an intimate look at a terrible moment in history and its challenging and difficult aftermath, allowing these survivors to share their stories of loss, endurance, and resilience in their own words. A Decade of Hope is an honest and vitally important look at a decade in the lives of those for whom a national tragedy was a devastatingly personal ordeal.

About Dennis Smith

Dennis Smith, a former New York City firefighter, is the founding editor of Firehouse Magazine and the bestselling author of more than a dozen books, including Report from Ground Zero, Report from Engine Co. 82, and A Song for Mary. He is currently chairman of First Responders Financial Company and lives in New York City.


Reviews

Review was originally posted on The Writer's Inkwell The day of September 11, 2001 has been forever engraved into my memory. Although I lived across the country, I remember first hearing about the first airplane strike as I drove home that morning. My mother and I sat quietly and watched the news co......more

Goodreads review by Megan

The most interesting thing about all of these stories is learning about how differently they affected the people telling them. Some people know (in almost excruciating detail) about their loved ones' last moments in the Towers, and some only know that they were there. Some are still in so much pain,......more