Review: The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11

The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 by Garrett M. Graff
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of 9/11 by Garrett M. Graff recounts the event of September 11, 2001, in vivid and graphic detail. It is, as the title states, an oral history of events of that day, when terrorism came to America, in a way not seen before or since.

This is by far the best book I have read concerning 9/11. I say that because it provides a word picture of that day from several angles, if you will. What struck me, as I read this book, is how no one was prepared to deal with the terror and the uncharted waters of coping with the magnitude of it all. And people stepped up and just did what they had to do.

A word of warning: If you are bothered by graphic description, this may not be the book for you. There is no sugar coating of death or destruction in these pages. Reality is front and center. I am so grateful to all those who have taken the time and trouble to preserve this oral history, and to Mr. Graff for bringing it all together in this historic work.

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