Last updated on 9/05/10
Naturally, there are thousands of books that touch on September 11, including picture books, books about the terrorist bombings themselves, and background books. We have compiled several pages of them in this section. We have categorized them as best we could. We invite you to use the "Find" tool at the bottom left of this page. We index the site frequently, so you should be able to find what you're looking for. If not, please drop us an email and we'll add it.
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The Lost Son: A Life in Pursuit of Justice by Bernard B. Kerik New York City's Police Commissioner reveals the story of his rise to the top of that ladder, but more importantly the story of his struggle to unravel and then accept the tragic mystery of his own mother, who abandoned her young son forty-one years ago. |
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Rudy Giuliani: Emperor of the City by Andrew Kirtzman "Kirtzman has produced a kaleidoscope of insight into the bright, shifting, political mind of Rudy Giuliani. As with the well-told tale of any emperor, this one has the fabled rise, the pinnacle reached, the settling into stasis, the intrigues at court, the hints of mania - and, of course, the omnipotent dragon lady." |
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Fighting Terrorism: How Democracies Can Defeat Domestic and International Terrorists by Benjamin Netanyahu Former Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu uses both his personal experience and historical perspective in this step-by-step guide for the isolation and defeat of terrorist organizations. Written pre-9-11, it gives insight into the mindset of the terrorists and those who must fight them. Very relevant. |
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A Durable Peace: Israel and Its Place Among the Nations by Benjamin Netanyahu, Binyamin Netanyahu In the years since the first book was published, Netanyahu has served as the prime minister of Israel. This book on pro-Israel politics is an updated version of his earlier book, A Place Among the Nations. However, "A Durable Peace" is not a stale politician's memoir. It's a resounding plea for Israel's acceptance as a full member of the world community, as well as a call for understanding its unique security needs. |
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Twin Towers Remembered by Camilio Jose Vergara In 1970, Camilo José Vergara photographed the towers from every possible angle. After the September 11th attacks he returned to many of the original photographic sites to record the effects of the towers’ absence on New York ’s skyline. What emerges is a tribute to a building, and a moving and personal documentation of a city and an entire region. All profits from the sale of this book will be donated to the American Red Cross. |
