September 11, 2001 - U.S. airspace is closed due to the terrorist strikes. Thirty-eight jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land in Gander, Newfoundland. This city and surrounding communities came together to give their visitors three days to remember.
back blurb: Their response to this challenge was truly extraordinary. Oz Fudge, the town constable, searched all over Gander for a flight crew member so that he could give her a hug as a favor to her sister, who reached him by phone. This story and more are beautifully rendered - a true account of a community that exemplifies love, kindness, and generosity.
Folks stripped beds, cleaned out closets and pantries, and opened their homes to perfect strangers. Yes, come take a shower. Yes, come use our phone. Yes, come for dinner. The answers in Gander were yes, and hesitant travelers soon opened their hearts to this wonderful community. It was a party, and while eager to get home, they hated to leave. Life long friendships were made.
Jim Defede brings a remarkable time and town to life in The Day the World Came to Town.
I want to visit Gander, Newfoundland.
I remember reading about how this community welcomed all those strangers to their town. This sounds like a wonderful, heartwarming book.
ReplyDeleteThis is right up your alley. You'll enjoy the different tales and care about the people in town and who came from away.
DeleteYeah, they sure did a lot. Those newfies are a nice bunch.
ReplyDeleteThey sounded unreal, and that's nice.
DeleteA wonderful read Joanne.
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Yvonne.
thanks. It will stick with you
DeleteI am putting this on my reading list right now.
ReplyDeleteglad to suggest a winner. If I lived close, I'd lend it to you. Enjoy!
DeleteOMG, now I want to visit Gander too.
ReplyDeleteLet's plan on meeting there sometime...wouldn't that be a hoot.
DeleteNice blogg post
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