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Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage

My bar for five star books is set at "changed my life significantly and/or I'll never forget it." I was about to rate this book four stars; I was probably in my teens when I initially read it. But it struck me... this book HAS shaped my life and I don't think I recognized how drastically until now.......more

I loved this book not only because it was a tribute to the heroes of Flight 93, but because it's a real portrait of a life. Lisa Beamer makes her beloved husband Todd come to life like a true novelist, shaping his character with tons of memories and detail. I also think it's very interesting that To......more

Heavy book because you know how it turns out.😭 Todd Beamer was one of the men who joined together to rush the cockpit on Flight 93 on 9/11. Lisa has endured so much in her life as her father died when she was fifteen. Her husband died at age 32 leaving her with two small boys and pregnant with her t......more

I feel like kind of a jerk for not liking this book. I do recognize and appreciate the actions of the passengers and crew aboard flight 93, and I respect Mrs. Beamer's strenghth, sympathy, and desire to help others. I think she wrote this book honestly, humbly, and sincerely. And really, what more ca......more