The story of United 93 captivated my attention from page one. Terrorism is the backdrop, it lurks dangerously across every page but yet somehow I saw beyond that. I saw the people I read their stories and I was touched. Through meticulous research Jere Longman has reconstructed the hijacking of flight 93, he writes of bravery and heroism, of ordinary people taking a stand to save the lives of others. He focuses on the passengers and crew, describing each individual so that the reader develops a connection with those persons involved. The book is beautifully written, each word, each sentence grabbed at my heart so that I felt I was somehow privy to personal information. I will not forget Jere Longman's, Among the Heroes. It is a book that inspires, it is a book that evokes powerful emotions but mostly it is a book that conveys the courage of everyday citizens who fought back against terrorism.

I liked how this book gave the reader a glimpse into the lives of each of the passengers and crew on board Flight 93. I felt that this book gave just enough information for readers to know what kind of person each individual was, but not so much that it would seem like an invasion of privacy. It makes me sad that so many talented, caring individuals had to lose their lives the way they did.

I've read hundreds of books over the past few years, but none like "Among the Heroes: United Flight 93 and the Passengers and Crew Who Fought Back." This, to say the least, is an incredibly phenomenal book which touches the deepest parts of the heart, mind and soul. There were countless times when I was brought to tears as I read this book - it is extremely moving.



Jere Longman did an amazing job researching, interviewing, and writing this book. His way of showing us all that each of the individuals on United 93 were heroes is so elegantly done. Originally, four men - Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham, Tom Burnett and Jeremey Glick - were thought to have been the ones to fight back on United 93 on that dreadful day of September 11th, 2001, but we quickly learn, reading this book, that each and every one of the passengers were heroes in different ways. They all were put on that plane by the higher powers in this universe, for they each brought something which would help bring the terrorist down and reclaim our power.



The mini-biographies of each of the crew members and passengers was extremely well-written and compiled in a manner which makes for an easy and enjoyable read. Of the countless books published on 9/11, I would have to say this is, by far, the best one. There is no other book which comes even remotely close to the caliber of this book.

I've read hundreds of books over the past few years, but none like "Among the Heroes: United Flight 93 and the Passengers and Crew Who Fought Back." This, to say the least, is an incredibly phenomenal book which touches the deepest parts of the heart, mind and soul. There were countless times when I was brought to tears as I read this book - it is extremely moving.

Jere Longman did an amazing job researching, interviewing, and writing this book. His way of showing us all that each of the individuals on United 93 were heroes is so elegantly done. Originally, four men - Todd Beamer, Mark Bingham, Tom Burnett and Jeremey Glick - were thought to have been the ones to fight back on United 93 on that dreadful day of September 11th, 2001, but we quickly learn, reading this book, that each and every one of the passengers were heroes in different ways. They all were put on that plane by the higher powers in this universe, for they each brought something which would help bring the terrorist down and reclaim our power.

The mini-biographies of each of the crew members and passengers was extremely well-written and compiled in a manner which makes for an easy and enjoyable read. Of the countless books published on 9/11, I would have to say this is, by far, the best one. There is no other book which comes even remotely close to the caliber of this book.

As someone with a strong interest in the events of September 11, 2001, I wanted to learn more about the passengers and attacks. This book goes into great detail about the passengers on United Flight 93;their personal lives, interests, and their reasons for fighting back against the terrorists. I felt like I practically knew them after reading this book. There is one quote from passenger Deora Bodley that I felt like was well put and fitting for this type of novel:
"People ask who, what, when, why, and how. I ask Peace."
I admired people like Todd Beamer and Tom Burnett Jr. for their decisive actions. You will learn more about the passengers, their families, and the after-effects of their heroic actions as well as the other events that horrible day. Make this one a must-read. A true winner.

As someone with a strong interest in the events of September 11, 2001, I wanted to learn more about the passengers and attacks. This book goes into great detail about the passengers on United Flight 93;their personal lives, interests, and their reasons for fighting back against the terrorists. I felt like I practically knew them after reading this book. There is one quote from passenger Deora Bodley that I felt like was well put and fitting for this type of novel:
"People ask who, what, when, why, and how. I ask Peace."
I admired people like Todd Beamer and Tom Burnett Jr. for their decisive actions. You will learn more about the passengers, their families, and the after-effects of their heroic actions as well as the other events that horrible day. Make this one a must-read. A true winner.

Deora,Todd,Jeremy,Tom,Wanda and the rest of the heroes, including United 93's original pilots, should all be read about by every American. Reading this book is the best way I can think of to gain a bit of information about these American Heroes and the lives they lived. It's good to know about the people who stopped Mohammad Atta and the four other terrorists on their evil mission.
Well done Jere.

Deora,Todd,Jeremy,Tom,Wanda and the rest of the heroes, including United 93's original pilots, should all be read about by every American. Reading this book is the best way I can think of to gain a bit of information about these American Heroes and the lives they lived. It's good to know about the people who stopped Mohammad Atta and the four other terrorists on their evil mission.
Well done Jere.

This is, by far, one of the best books that I have ever read. Those folks that have reviewed it and wondered where the "proof" is are stuck in perpetual la-la land. The tragic events of 9-11 are forever ingrained into the American culture. This book should be a "must read" for every American. Jere Longman is a great story-teller.

This is a rather large biographical sketch of 40 people who were traveling on United flight 93 from Newark to San Francisco on 9/11/2001. As most people know, four Arab hijackers took control of the aircraft and turned it around aiming it in the direction of Washington D.C. The hijackers never made it to their intended target because probably 5-6 passengers decided they were going to take the aircraft back. The hijackers either lost control of the aircraft or plunged it into the ground.
Almost all the passengers were detailed in this book. Many of them had made last minute phone calls to their loved ones to say good bye, and these were tear jerking moments to read. That is why I rated this book a four star. Most of the other material was rather pedestrian.
The problem I have with this book is that the author leaves much of the material out about the probable struggle aboard the aircraft. Perhaps not much is known, but it would have been interesting knowing the possible scenarios. What we get is sweet memories from relatives of their lost ones on Flight 93.
This should be known, but the struggle needs to more detailed in the book.

Among the Heroes, a documentary of United Flight 93, was a courageous and heartfelt book written about the fourth plane that went down on September 11, 2001, in Pennsylvania. Written by a reporter for the New York Times, Jere Longman, this book includes details of the 44 brave people who sacrificed everything to prevent the hijackers from succeeding in their mission. These men and women were true heroes in every sense of the word. Among the Heroes displays this message of hope beautifully through the interviews with the passengers' families and friends. It also includes bit and pieces of what was happening inside the plane athat fateful day. This book captured my attention because it was a whole new perspective. I have heard all about the Twin Towers and the Pentagon, but rarely heard of the plane crash in Pennsylvania. It is the plane that often gets overlooked. I gave this book four stars and would recommend it!

This book wasn't quite what I expected it to be. The quote on the front cover, "A powerful reconstruction of the flight's final moments. . . . Made me thinks of John Hersey's Hiroshima." from the New York Times is misleading. Hersey documented the events of the bombing of Hiroshima, while Longman just told us everyone's story, followed by what happened after the crash. Don't get me wrong, it was a great book - it just wasn't what I was expecting.
Reading about every single passenger's life was fairly boring. I was hoping to find out what really happened on the flight, but I guess that would be pretty impossible considering there weren't any survivors to tell the tale, only phone conversations. It's not completely credible either. No one can prove that all of the phone conversations mentioned are credible. And because the FBI won't release the voice recordings from the cockpit, we (the American public) have no true evidence that anything stated in the book really and truly happened.
The American people want to believe that someone out there was trying to defend us when everything else seemed hopeless. They want to believe that all Americans are superheroes. And this story gives off a strong picture of what Americans can be. But was everyone on that plane ready and willing to take down four armed hijackers? This book could just be our way of reviving the Big Stick policy of Teddy Roosevelt.
And maybe I'm wrong. Maybe, all of this did happen. Maybe they are all real American heroes. But where's your proof?

Among the Heroes, a documentary of United Flight 93, was a courageous and heartfelt book written about the fourth plane that went down on September 11, 2001, in Pennsylvania. Written by a reporter for the New York Times, Jere Longman, this book includes details of the 44 brave people who sacrificed everything to prevent the hijackers from succeeding in their mission. These men and women were true heroes in every sense of the word. Among the Heroes displays this message of hope beautifully through the interviews with the passengers' families and friends. It also includes bit and pieces of what was happening inside the plane athat fateful day. This book captured my attention because it was a whole new perspective. I have heard all about the Twin Towers and the Pentagon, but rarely heard of the plane crash in Pennsylvania. It is the plane that often gets overlooked. I gave this book four stars and would recommend it!

In the book "Among The Heroes:United Flight 93 & the passenger & crew who fought back" author Jere Longman tells about the amazing people who would be on Flight 93 and when face with something that no person should face, they put aside their fear and rose to the challenge in fighting back men who wanted to harm against this nation. What I liked about the this book Longman, he does not try to a make one person efforts seems better than another, instead he tells the readers about the passangers and crew lives and these experences could make them able to deal with crisis. It is a great 9-11 book that should not be missed.

This was truly one of the best books i have ever read, the author does a fantastic job of describing each and every passenger, most to the point where you feel a very strong
connection to them. Very emotional, and definitly have to say if you could read this one without shedding any tears, your a stronger person than me.

When I first saw this book, I was hoping for a book that told what happened on flight 93 and the emotions of the people and family. I was pleasantly surprised to find that this book had all and more I was looking for. It takes the reader through a detailed account of every person on flight 93, what kind of person they were, and how they spent thier last minutes. This truly is a motivational book and makes you step back and realize how precious our own lives are. It made me appreciate more the people I see and love every day of my life. It helps you to never take for granted your life.

a tribute to heroes, indeed. this book exemplifies the courage shown by 40+ heroic americans on that fateful day in September. From the biographing to the memoralizing, this book shows what happened at the first battlefield of the war on terrorism. God Bless America.

I can't even begin to imagine what went through the minds of the families and friends of those who died on United Flight 93 on Sept. 11. As I watched the news coverage, my heart went out to those people. We didn't know then what really happened on board Flight 93, what made the plane crash into a field in Shanksville, PA instead of the White House or the Capitol. After reading `Among the Heroes,' I felt that I had a clearer picture of the course of events and the acts of bravery that the passengers exhibited. But even if we never know exactly what happened on board, we now feel we know these people, thanks to Longman.

Through interviews with family and friends, Longman gives the reader a look into the lives of the passengers on Flight 93. In most cases, they were people just like you and me - people who had jobs, families, and friends. They had plans, dreams, and courage. They weren't perfect. Like all of us, they had their faults. But they weren't about to sit back and let the ends of their lives be dictated by terrorists.

This is a gripping, honest, account of one part of the most terrible day in our history. Yet, it is also a tribute to the spirit of liberty that each of these bold Americans exhibited on that awful day. Forget movie celebrities, rock stars, and professional athletes. The passengers on Flight 93 redefine what the word hero means. There is no higher standard than the one they set. Let us honor them and never forget.

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