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102 Minutes does for the September 11 catastrophe what Walter Lord did for the Titanic in his masterpiece, A Night to Remember . . . Searing, poignant, and utterly compelling.'Rick Atkinson, Pulitzer Prizewinning author of An Army at DawnHailed upon publication as an instant classic, the critically acclaimed New York Times bestseller and National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction is now available in a revised edition to honor the anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001.At 8:46 a.m. that morning, fourteen thousand people were inside the World Trade Center just starting their workdays, but over the next 102 minutes, each would become part of a drama for the ages. Of the millions of words written about this wrenching day, most were told from the outside looking in. New York Times reporters Jim Dwyer and Kevin Flynn draw on hundreds of interviews with rescuers and survivors, thousands of pages of oral histories, and countless phone, email, and emergency radio transcripts to tell the story of September 11 from the inside looking out.Dwyer and Flynn have woven an epic and unforgettable account of the struggle, determination, and grace of the ordinary men and women who made 102 minutes count as never before.102 Minutes is a 2005 National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction.
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- Q: What is the main focus of '102 Minutes'? A: '102 Minutes' provides a detailed account of the events that unfolded during the September 11 attacks, focusing on the experiences of those inside the World Trade Center.
- Q: Who are the authors of '102 Minutes'? A: The book is authored by Jim Dwyer and Kevin Flynn, both of whom are New York Times reporters.
- Q: What is the publication date of '102 Minutes'? A: '102 Minutes' was published on August 2, 2011.
- Q: Is '102 Minutes' a revised edition? A: Yes, this edition is a revised version that honors the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
- Q: How many pages does '102 Minutes' have? A: '102 Minutes' contains a total of 384 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does '102 Minutes' have? A: '102 Minutes' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What awards has '102 Minutes' received? A: '102 Minutes' was recognized as a National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction in 2005.
- Q: What kind of research did the authors use for '102 Minutes'? A: The authors conducted hundreds of interviews with survivors and rescuers, reviewed thousands of pages of oral histories, and referenced various transcripts, including phone and emergency radio communications.
- Q: What is the book's genre or category? A: '102 Minutes' is categorized under State & Local nonfiction.
- Q: What themes are explored in '102 Minutes'? A: The book explores themes of struggle, determination, and the grace of ordinary individuals during a national crisis.