We are going to see the stage play 'Come From Away' in April with some friends. They gave us this book of short stories called
'The Day the World Came to Town 9/11' to prepare for when we see the play.
'Come From Away is based on the true story of when the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned in to an international sleep-over when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from across the globe, were diverted to Gander’s air strip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family.'
13 comments:
That must have been a great happening! Enjoy the book and the play. Hugs, Valerie
How kind and beautiful some people are!
Thank you Gander, Newfoundland 💕💗💕
Enjoy both the book and the play Christine 💮
First I've heard of it
This sounds really interesting (I just added it to my goodreads list).
soun ds amazing Christine !
I read that book, and found it very interesting. Didn't know they made a play from it.
Sounds like fun. Enjoy!
Wonderful Kristin
What a nice bit of history for our country. I'm sure the play will be wonderful!
I do remember when that happened. You Canadians are the nicest people!
I was just deeply touched when I read the summary you posted here and I put this book immediately in my shopping cart.
I'd like to see this!
I remember when that happened, was a nice reminder that people can be helpful and work together in a time of need
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