America, September 11th, the Courage to Give: The Triumph of the Human Spirit

by Waldman, Jackie; Welchlin, Brenda; Frost, Karen

• ISBN13: 9781573248167
• ISBN10: 1573248169
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-11-01
• Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Summary

A collection of stories of some of the firefighters, rescue workers, police, medics, relatives of missing loved ones, and strangers who, in the face of horror, sprung into action to save lives and help their communities on September 11, 2001. Softcover.

Author Biography

Author Jackie Waldman was living the "perfect" life--three healthy children, a loving husband, and her own thriving business. Then she discovered she had multiple sclerosis, and her world changed overnight. Tears, anger, and frustration took over, until one day "every piece of my life became crystal clear. I knew without a doubt exactly who I was--not a person with a disease and weak legs, but a person who has a heart filled with love and wants to be of service. And my healing began."

Table of Contents

From the Publisher	1	(2)
The Spirit of America: Courage and Faith: A Message from the President of the Red Cross	3	(2)
Introduction by Jackie Waldman: Bringing Light into the Darkness	5	(6)
Kindness at Ground Zero	11	(6)
Playing for the Fighting Sixty-Ninth	17	(4)
With Compassion and Bravery	21	(4)
A Taste of Love, Texas-Style	25	(4)
Labor of Love	29	(4)
Washing Away the Hurt	33	(4)
Teachers on the Front Lines	37	(4)
Beyond the Self	41	(6)
Pentagon Heroes	47	(4)
The Search for Solace	51	(6)
To Care for My Friend	57	(6)
Twelve Hours, A Half-Day, A Lifetime...	63	(10)
I Care About You	73	(4)
Butterfly Message	77	(2)
A Time for Peace	79	(6)
Beginning Anew	85	(4)
Helping Any Way We Can	89	(4)
Students Pitch In	93	(4)
Good-bye, Dear Friend	97	(4)
Teens with Helping Hands	101	(4)
His Parish Knew No Bounds	105	(4)
Chains of Hope	109	(4)
Gotham's Real Heroes Wear Fire Helmets	113	(4)
Doing Their Part	117	(4)
How Kids Can Help	121	(4)
An All Too Experienced Voice	125	(6)
Reaching Out Spiritually	131	(4)
A Modicum of Comfort	135	(4)
On the Other Side of the World	139	(4)
No Terrorists on this Playgrond!	143	(4)
Small Is Beautiful	147	(4)
In Memory, With Love	151	(6)
``I Need to Be There''	157	(4)
``The Love Is the Best Thing''	161	(4)
The Bookstore Angel	165	(4)
Protect Our Nation; Protect Each Other	169	(4)
Doing Good for Each Other	173	(4)
Resource Guide	177	(18)
Thank You for Your Courage to Give: Acknowledgments	195	(4)
Permissions	199	(2)
Who This Book Will Benefit	201	(2)
About the Authors	203