September 11th, 2001 was a day that changed
the United States and the world forever. Michael Hingson went to work like any
other day. He didn’t have a clue what the day would bring. He worked on the 78th
floor on the North Tower of the World Trade Center. An airplane hit the North Tower
unexpectedly causing uncertainty. A few minutes later another airplane attack
hit the South Tower of the World Trade Center. Michael Hingson had to climb
down massive staircases to reach safety. He never could have guessed the impact
and dangerous situation he was in.
Michael Hingson survived the attack at the World Trade
Centers. He is also blinded and has a guide dog named Roselle. Roselle is
afraid of thunderstorms and loud noises. She had to handle the noises from the
attacks. She remained calm in the face of a terrible storm. She had to help her
master Michael escape the Trade Centers.
A major part of the book is his story about surviving the
attack on September 11th. He also shared his story about being blind
and how people treat him like he can’t do things others can do. He understands
that people are trying to help but sometimes he wants to be treated as anyone
else. He is able to accomplish things just like anyone else. As a child,
Michael was able to ride a bicycle around his street. He described his neighbors
calling his parents and warning them about Michael. They were worried about his
safety. But his parents didn’t let it bother them. They told Michael he could
do anything he set his mind to do and wanted to do.
I would recommend this wonderful book to teenagers and
adults. This story will captive with each page. Michael Hingson has been
through everyone’s worst fears. America had no idea how to handle the September
11th attacks. He has lived firsthand the attacks and survived. Many
people lost their lives that day and the days after the event. It has changed
America. Hingson leads readers through his days and years after the attack. His
story gives me hope about someone who became someone great and didn’t give up.
He didn’t listen to the voices of other people. He set out to accomplish his
dreams! He didn’t let his blindness stop him from living! He kept going and he
learned that we must all work together as a team. If you love a story about
dogs then this is a remarkable one to read. But you don’t have to be a dog
lover to enjoy this book. This book will encourage you to stand in the storms of
life and to keep the Faith! Always remember to work as a team. We are better
together than we are apart!
“I received this book free from the publisher through the
BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program.”
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