- Paperback: 216 pages
- Publisher: Alyson Publications Inc (9 Jan 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1555837808
- ISBN-13: 978-1555837808
- Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13.6 x 1.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,383,582 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Bravery in the face of unimaginable terror prevented greater tragedy on September 11, 2001 when a group of passengers overpowered the hijackers of American Airlines flight 93. One of these passengers was Mark Bingham, a fun-loving, gregarious gay man, named Person of the Year by The Advocate. Timed for release on the one year anniversary of 9/11, this is the story of one man's determination to never take second place, and a picture of heroism that knows no sexuality, told through a series of interviews with Mark's family, friends, lovers and associates.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
tragic story,
By shentog "shentog" (Trimdon, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Hero of Flight 93: Mark Bingham (Paperback)
To be honest this was a bit of a plodder. I am sure he was a remarkable man to his friends and family but he was portrayed as an all american hero. Nobody can ever fail to be touched about what happened on the 9th September ,it was tragic, but the biggest selling point that they seemed to come up with for this book was that this was a gay athlete who was on a hijacked plane. A tragic story but not one that I would read over and over again.
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An insightful, accurate and compelling book,
By tmpp - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hero of Flight 93: Mark Bingham (Paperback)
Jon Barrett's book on Flight 93 hero Mark Bingham is a magnificent and inspiring tale of heroism in the face of what would be for most of us overwhelming fear and adversity. The emotional tsunami caused by the attacks on September 11, 2001 generated countless stories of outrage and despair, but also many stories of strength and courage. With the one-year anniversary of those September tragedies lurking around the corner it's an appropriate time to read this thoughtful, well-researched and inspiring book of one man's courage in the face of terrorism. If you appreciate the "behind the scenes" aspects of the news, this is a book for you.I was shocked and sickened a year ago when I first saw Mark's picture on TV and realized that it was the young man who had spent many visits with me in 1990 confiding, sharing and talking with me about life while wrestling with his deepest secret - his sexuality. I posted my memories of him as a farewell to the markbingham.org website his friends established and because of that was contacted by a number of people who wished to interview me about Mark's life in addition to his first peek out of "the closet". I declined all of these requests except Barrett's because of the caliber of his work as a reporter. His article in the December 2001 Advocate is just a taste of this full-length work. What Jon has done is present an accurate, even-handed and thorough portrait of a young man's life that is as engaging, compelling and entertaining as Mark himself could be. Through extensive insightful interviews with Mark's friends and family (not merely quotes lifted from existing sources as some have tried) the book makes the important point that Bingham was a hero who happened to be gay, and not "just" a Gay Hero. 10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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My Friend, My Hero,
By W. Brian Moore - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hero of Flight 93: Mark Bingham (Paperback)
What a wonderful book protraying Mark for who he was. I had the honor of knowing this fine man. It was wonderful to read about different things that happened in Mark's life and remembering him telling me about those times.September 11, 2001, brought many heroes forth. I do not think people in our nation really knew what others would do for others and and what cost to themselves. Mark's selfless acts were a modest reflection of the many things he did for others. His story is extremely well told and will give you more insight into the day will now think of as, Patriot Day. He was truly a patriot. His actions and those of all the people on board Flight 93 have given us hope since they fought the first battle against terrorism. 7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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To Do What I Can With My Time on Earth,
By Jack M. Walter "Jack M. Walter" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hero of Flight 93: Mark Bingham (Paperback)
Reading this book was the most moving experience I have had in a long time. I really wish I had the honor of having known Mark Bingham, but now I find that I mourn his loss just as if I had. He, along with the others of Flight 93, should never be forgotten for their ultimate act of bravery. It will take me a long time to get this short account of such a rich and full life out of my mind, and it will never leave my heart. We must all promise ourselves never to forget Sept. 11 and stick together the way Mark did with those he loved. Rest in peace, Mark, and God bless all of you.
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