The Day the World Came to Town Book by Jim DeFede EUC

I have some of my favorite books in my closet - search books in my closet for many many more great reads and to create a bundle and save!  Explore the compelling story of 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland when all planes headed across the Atlantic were grounded in this tiny town. Uplifting and amazing story about an unprecedented day. The story behind the Broadway Play Come From Away  The True Story Behind the Events on 9/11 that Inspired Broadway’s Smash Hit Musical Come from Away, Featuring All New Material from the Author  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.