Resumen:

Strong Of Heart : Thomas Von Essen, New York City's Thirtieth Fire Commissioner, had seen just about everything during his thirty-one-year career in the fire department: building collapses, raging infernos, heroic rescues, and power struggles. But nothing could have prepared him, or the fire department, for the devastation that occurred on September 11, 2001. In this moving memoir, he provides an insider's look into the harrowing days after September 11, from learning about which men were missing, to working closely with Mayor Giuliani and other officials in planning the rescue and recovery efforts, to attending countless funerals for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. He describes the daunting challenges of moving forward without some of the FDNY's most knowledgeable and beloved leaders, of trying to comfort grieving widows, and of facing criticism of the difficult decisions he and other city officials made. Strong of Heart is the haunting yet uplifting tale of one man's search to rise above tragedy, to begin the painful process of rebuilding, and to find hope in the legacy left behind by the great men of the Fire Department of New York.

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ISBN 13:9780060509491
ISBN 10:006050949X
Formato:Tapa Dura
Idioma:Inglés
Páginas:288
Tamaño:9.44" l x 6.36" w x 1.11" h
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Grado: Non-Classifiable