Ordinary Heroes- A Memoir of 9/11 by Joseph Pfeifer

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New York Times BestsellerFrom the first FDNY chief to respond to the 9/11 attacks, an intimate memoir and a tribute to those who died that others might liveWhen Chief Joe Pfeifer led his firefighters to investigate an odor of gas in downtown Manhattan on the morning of 9/11, he had no idea that his life was about to change forever. A few moments later, he watched as the first plane crashed into the World Trade Center. Pfeifer, the closest FDNY chief to the scene, spearheaded rescue efforts on one of the darkest days in American history. Ordinary Heroes is the unforgettable and intimate account of what Chief Pfeifer witnessed at Ground Zero, on that day and the days that followed. Through his eyes, we see the horror of the attack and the courage of the firefighters who ran into the burning towers to save others. We see him send his own brother up the stairs of the North Tower, never to return. And we walk with him and his fellow firefighters through weeks of rescue efforts and months of numbing grief, as they wrestle with the real meaning of hero'sm and leadership. This gripping narrative gives way to resiliency and a determination that permanently reshapes Pfeifer, his fellow firefighters, NYC, and America. Ordinary Heroes takes us on a journey that turns traumatic memories into hope, so we can make good on our promise to never forget 9/11.

  • Product Features

    • Suggested age range- Adult
    • Format- Hardcover
    • Dimensions- 6.1" W x 8.6" H x 1" D
    • Genre- History
    • Publisher- Penguin Publishing Group, Publication date- 09-07-2021
    • Page count- 256
    • ISBN- 9780593330258
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5 months ago
from Atlanta, GA

Started strong, slowed to a crawl

I read this book as my choice memoir for a school assignment. The parts of the book detailing the rescue at the World Trade Center, while not exceptionally well written, were riveting in content. The second half of the book was painfully boring, repeating information ad nauseam. I would not recommend it.

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2 years ago
from Louisiana

Couldn’t put it down

A touching account of the events on 9/11 from one of the first people on the scene. It’s one thing to watch interviews and videos from that day, but to have someone’s inner thoughts on the pages before you really keeps you in touch with what occurred that day. Such an inspiring man and wonderful tribute to all who aided in the 9/11 attacks and aftermath.

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3 years ago

A Day We’ll Never Forget

Chief Pfeifer’s account of 9/11 shows the bravery of the firefighters on that day as well as the emotional aftermath of the disaster. Definitely worth reading. Never forget!

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