- Hardcover: 273 pages
- Publisher: John Blake Publishing Ltd; First Edition edition (2 July 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1844544494
- ISBN-13: 978-1844544493
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.2 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 296,252 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'I can remember the events of that morning as clearly as if they had happened to me yesterday. In fact, I think they will be etched onto my memory for the rest of my life. That day was an experience so profound that it had affected every aspect of my existence ever since, and I have no doubt that it has changed me fundamentally as a person...' On 7th July 2005, as morning rush hour was drawing to a close, four suicide bombers struck in central London, killing 52 people and injuring hundreds more. Three bombs were detonated on underground trains just outside Liverpool Street and Edgware Road stations and on another travelling between King's Cross and Russell Square. The final explosion was on a double-decker bus in Tavistock Square. PC Aaron Debnam is a rapid response officer with the British Transport Police and it was his unit that took the call to attend Russell Square station. Nothing could have prepared him for the devastation and chaos that he would encounter when he was first on the scene that horrific day. His great inner strength and courage got him past the hoardes of lost and shocked commuters, down into the smoke filled, blisteringly hot underground tunnel and onto the train to try and help those who were still alive. This deeply moving and personal recollection offers a unique insight into a terrorist attack that shocked the whole country and reminds us that, even in the face of a tragedy of such devastating proportions, the goodness of the human spirit can still shine through. It also explored the lasting effect that the attacks had on Aaron and how he has struggled to come to terms with what he encountered that day. The power of this story will change your life.
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Aaron was born in 1979 in Gravesend, Kent. His mother married three times resulting in many moves and an unsettled childhood. Aaron was an 'unruly teenager' and in an effort to sort himself out he joined the Infantry in 1996, seeing tours in Northern Ireland and Bosnia. He married in 1999 but has since separated from his wife. He has one son. Aaron joined the British Transport Police in 2003 as a Rapid Response Officer. He has attended several major incidents apart from 7/7 including the Reading train crash. On 7th July Aaron was based at Tottenham Court Road. He is now based at Finsbury Park and lives in Kent.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Aaron Debnam tells the story of his own experiences of the events of July 7th 2005. This is a no holds barred story which I would suggest is neither for the feint hearted or for those who are still coming to terms with their own ordeal of that day or an experience which is similar. I read the book from cover to cover in less than 24 hours as I felt compelled to go on reading. I found myself comparing my own experiences of a very similar incident, elsewhere, eighteen months before. His account brought back some of the feelings and emotions I had during my own terrible ordeal, including the recovery process. Without going into the details of my own story, I could strongly relate with Aarons, and found myself willing him to go on. A very brave book by a highly courageous, yet modest individual who reprents the thousands of unsung heroes in the emergency services. Their dedication to service is second to none! I wish Aaron and Gill, the woman he rescued that fateful day, every success in the future. Aaron, I think you have found your niche in writing.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book gives a first hand insight of the total devistation, trauma & post traumatic effects of that dredful day in the summer of 07, I could'nt put the book down. As a firefighter reading this book I was initially jealous of this police officers experience, having read this book I count my blessings I have'nt had to live the nightmare experienced by Arron Debnam. I experienced every emotion laughing, crying, happyness & sadness reading this book 100% recommend.
Format:Hardcover
This is a tremendous read, written in an engaging and gripping style by a young man who is likely to develop into a significant writer. I was out of the country at the time, and this book brought home to me how truly shattering these events were. I'll come back to it again and again. A brave book. A brave read.
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One Morning in July: The Man Who Was First on the Scene Tells His...
A very moving book. His description very good, I felt as though I was there, even though it was so horrendous. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Eveta Hubbardibus
Interesting Read
From the perspective of a serving paramedic officer I found the story interesting. Cannot say I warmed to the writer. I kept saying to myself get help !! Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mr. C. S. Shearman
The best book I've read
This is without a shadow of a doubt the best book I have ever read. It took me five days to read in my breaks on a week of night shifts. Read more
Published 21 months ago by David Thompson
Im Aaron Debnams Cousin - This book is not for the light-hearted
I dont remember much of my cousin Aaron. I do wish him all the best and we debnams are proud of him. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2009 by Mahala debnam
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